Counsellor profile
David Baker, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and codependency
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 386148
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred care
- CBT techniques
About David
David Baker is a BACP counsellor with 12 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also lists codependency among his focus areas and supports people dealing with life changes and caregiving strain.
He trained in person-centred psychotherapy at Warwick University and has worked in voluntary services and bereavement counselling. He brings experience from large UK mental health charities and runs a private practice in London. He offers in-person and remote sessions depending on circumstances; check current session options before booking.
His approach is pluralistic. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. He also draws on client-centred ways of working to keep discussions focused on what matters to the person in front of him. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used where practical changes to thinking or behaviour can help reduce distress.
In sessions he listens for patterns such as people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or losing a sense of self around others. He helps people talk through grief, relationship problems, addictive behaviours and work stress in straightforward terms. Sessions can be short-term problem-focused or longer-term depending on what the person wants.
People often come with questions about setting boundaries, coping after loss, or managing anxiety and mood swings. The first step is a short questionnaire and an initial appointment to agree what to work on and how to proceed.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at current relationships and how earlier bonds affect reactions now. Online sessions can be used to notice repeating patterns in relationships and practise different responses to loved ones or partners.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and the person's agenda. Online appointments allow time to talk through what feels most pressing and for the counsellor to reflect back what they hear so the person can decide next steps.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps identify thinking or behaviour patterns that keep problems going and then tries small experiments to change them. In remote sessions CBT tasks and homework can be agreed and reviewed between meetings to track progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote appointments make it easier to fit therapy into their week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements and any timing or technology needs when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions and intimacy-related problems, and lists codependency among his focus areas.
How would he describe his way of working?
He uses a pluralistic approach combining attachment ideas, client-centred listening and practical CBT techniques as needed. The focus is on what the person wants to address.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in private practice and in voluntary sector services, including bereavement work and large UK mental health charities.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom, with a private practice in London.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm session suitability and any time differences when arranging appointments.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform details for precise pricing in your area.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.