David Baker, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for relationships and anxiety
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and family
- Online and telephone counselling
About David Baker
David Baker is a BACP-registered psychotherapist with 12 years of clinical experience, offering person-centred and integrative support to people facing a wide range of life challenges. Trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University, he has additional training in transactional analysis and existential approaches and works in a pluralistic way, adapting therapeutic methods to suit each individual or couple.
He believes in the human capacity for growth and in reducing emotional suffering through a non-judgemental, caring therapeutic relationship. David is qualified to offer online and telephone counselling and brings experience from private practice in London as well as roles in the voluntary sector, a major UK mental health charity, and a leading bereavement counselling service. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which denotes recognised professional membership in the UK.
David works with many presenting concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, panic, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and shame, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also supports people with additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and body image. His approach aims to be collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person's needs, whether for short-term work or longer-term therapy.
He believes in the human capacity for growth and in reducing emotional suffering through a non-judgemental, caring therapeutic relationship. David is qualified to offer online and telephone counselling and brings experience from private practice in London as well as roles in the voluntary sector, a major UK mental health charity, and a leading bereavement counselling service. He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which denotes recognised professional membership in the UK.
David works with many presenting concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, panic, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, self-esteem and shame, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes. He also supports people with additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and body image. His approach aims to be collaborative, practical, and tailored to each person's needs, whether for short-term work or longer-term therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does David Baker have?
David Baker has 12 years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles across private practice and the voluntary sector.
Is David Baker a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
In which languages does David Baker provide therapy?
David provides therapy in English.
Where is David Baker located?
David Baker is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with David Baker as my therapist?
You can work with David Baker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does David Baker work with international clients?
Yes, David Baker works with international clients.
How much does therapy with David Baker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Working Online with Evidence-Informed Approaches
David uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients lead the pace and focus of the work; this approach is useful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and addressing emotional distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and can be particularly helpful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and attachment across relationships, helping people understand and shift dynamics that contribute to difficulties with intimacy, abandonment, or codependency.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts his approach over time as therapy progresses.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and enable access from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like David to provide consistent, ongoing support in formats that suit a client's life and communication style.