10 Years Experience
Hello and welcome to my profile.
If you are reading this it may be that you (or someone you know) is currently experiencing some life issues that could benefit from being explored alongside a trained, caring, therapist in a confidential, safe, space.
I understand that it sometimes takes courage to seek help and that there may be certain pre-conceived ideas about therapy/counselling and what it entails. Please rest assured that most therapy clients are just ordinary people like you and me, who are struggling with everyday issues.
I believe that we all have the capacity for personal development and self-growth and that we also have the the ability to reduce emotional suffering and improve our relationships. Sometimes a non-judgemental, caring person may be necessary to help in that process.
I trained as a person-centred psychotherapist at Warwick University, but have also trained in transactional analysis and existential approaches. I am also qualified to offer online and telephone counselling.
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I believe that no one therapeutic approach is suitable for all, so work in a pluralistic way, trying to work alongside my client’s, with an approach that suits them best.
I work with a range of issues, including, anxiety, depression, panic and panic attacks, addiction and compulsion, trauma, relationship issues, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, self-esteem, self-criticism, shame, grief, loss and bereavement.
It may also be that there is a major life change that you would like to work through.
I currently work in private practice in London offering both short and long term counselling/therapy to individuals and couples in a safe, confidential environment.
Due to the ongoing Covid situation, I am currently offering online and telephone counselling.
I have supported people in my private practice, I have also worked in the voluntary sector, for the one of largest UK mental health charities and also the leading bereavement counselling service.
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #386148
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for David Baker. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have really appreciated and enjoyed my first two sessions with David. He is straightforward and accessible. He asks thought provoking questions. I feel that I can learn more about myself and move towards a more balanced mental state with his help.
Written on Jun 22, 2026 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Brilliant therapist. Always feel better after our sessions and what I wanted to work on and improve has improved dramatically
Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with David for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
My initial meeting with David Baker was an incredibly positive experience. He is an exceptional listener, which made the ice-breaking process seamless and fast. I felt a strong sense of trust immediately, giving me the confidence to comfortably discuss important and sensitive topics. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and trustworthy professional.
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I feel like in all areas David Baker is very supportive of me and helped me to see things past my own perspective and to give me support and hope in areas that are challenging.
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with David for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Makes it very easy to describe concerns and explores them
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Hi David,
David is a kind, sympathetic, compassionate person. He is flexible with how you want the sessions to go and adjusts to your needs. He is a good listener and comes with relevant questions for reflection. If you don't know what to say he is good at taking the lead. Thank you for all the support other the past year!
Warm regards
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with David for 11 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues