David Baker, BACP

David Baker is a counsellor with twelve years of experience helping people navigate difficult moments. He works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions online to people who prefer remote support. He is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). He trained in person-centred approaches at university and has practised a range of therapies since then. His background includes work in private practice and roles with a large UK mental health charity and a national bereavement counselling service. That mix means he is used to short-term and longer-term conversations. David offers a calm, non-judgemental style. He focuses on listening, understanding patterns, and helping people identify small changes they can try between sessions. He uses both practical techniques and reflective conversation to address issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain and stresses around work or life transitions. Sessions are tailored to each person. David aims to work alongside the person’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single method. He can combine different approaches when that suits the situation. People come to him for many reasons - coping after loss, managing panic, improving communication, exploring identity and intimacy, or dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing complex problems such as co-morbidity, attachment difficulties, or body image and sexual lifestyle concerns. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session. From there David and the client agree how often to meet and what to focus on.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in closeness, trust and separation, and practise new ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers empathic listening and reflection so the person can explore feelings and arrive at their own solutions; this approach suits many issues from low self-esteem to grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches straightforward strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and panic, and can include simple exercises between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss the person’s goals and preferences and together they will choose or combine methods that fit best. This is a collaborative process and can be reviewed as therapy progresses. Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face and suit deeper conversational work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or convenient support between calls. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, travel and daily life.