About Dr Stuart Baker
"One size does not fit everyone so I match the type of therapy to what might help you most."
DCPsych, CPsychol, AFBPsS, MBA
I am a Chartered Psychologist, EMDR Trauma Consultant, High Intensity CBT Therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and Transformational Coach. I work with adult clients in my private practice, bringing together psychological depth, practical tools, and a compassionate, collaborative style.
I hold registrations and accreditations with leading professional bodies including:
Chartered Psychologist & Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society (BPS)
Accredited Psychotherapist, UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Accredited CBT Therapist, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Accredited EMDR Consultant, EMDR UK
Mindfulness Teacher, with extensive personal and professional experienceI practice as an adult Psychologist, EMDR Trauma Consultant, High Intensity CBT therapist, Integrative Psychotherapist and Transformational Coach.
As an integrative therapist, I believe that no single approach suits every client. My practice is based on collaboration — we work together to formulate a treatment plan tailored to your needs, goals, and preferences. This individualised approach draws from a wide range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic models, including EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and psychodynamic approaches.
My work is trauma-informed, and I specialise in supporting adults experiencing PTSD and Complex PTSD (often rooted in developmental or childhood trauma). Whether you're dealing with long-standing patterns or current difficulties, my aim is to help you resolve what’s keeping you stuck and build the psychological flexibility and inner resources needed for lasting wellbeing.
My Experience
I’m a Psychologist, EMDR Trauma Consultant, Coach and Mindfulness Trainer with many years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of settings — from NHS mental health clinics and hospital psychology services to commercial organisations and corporate environments. Today, I focus on my private practice in West London, offering a safe and collaborative space for healing, growth and transformation.
My Approach
As an accredited EMDR Consultant, I take a trauma-informed and integrative approach, with a special focus on adult PTSD and Complex PTSD — particularly the lasting effects of developmental and childhood trauma. My aim is to support clients in resolving maladaptive patterns rooted in the past, so they can live with greater freedom, resilience and self-leadership in the present.
A core element of my work is mindfulness and mind training. I’ve undertaken over six months of silent meditation retreats, and bring this depth of experience into my clinical and coaching work. I regularly work with individuals and organisations to build psychological flexibility, presence and performance — including as a Senior Consultant with Potential Project, a global leader in Corporate-Based Mind Training and organisational development.
My Background
Before retraining as a psychologist, I spent two decades in senior management roles within the corporate world — including advertising, publishing, banking and insurance. I hold qualifications in economics and an Executive MBA, and have led strategic initiatives in areas such as relationship management, marketing, organisational development and consulting.
This diverse experience helps me deeply understand and support clients navigating high-performance cultures, burnout, perfectionism, impostor syndrome and the demands of leadership. Whether working one-on-one or with teams, I draw on my combined expertise in psychology, coaching, and organisational dynamics to create tailored pathways to wellbeing and effectiveness.
A Culturally Attuned Practice
Having studied and worked internationally, I welcome clients from all backgrounds and cultures. My practice is inclusive, respectful, and attuned to the diverse ways people experience and express psychological distress and resilience.
If you're looking for support to heal from the past, manage stress and overwhelm, or develop the inner resources to thrive — both personally and professionally — I’d be glad to work with you.
What I Offer
Psychotherapy
“I am optimistic that personal change is possible and usually occurs through changing our relation to others and ourselves. Sometimes the best way to change is to really understand where we are in the here and now and be curious about this before real change can occur.”
Whether you are experiencing a crisis, feel depressed, anxious or simply wanting to live a more fulfilling life I can help you explore these and other challenges. My clients come to me because they want to talk in a confidential, welcoming and safe environment, to an experienced and qualified professional.
Therapy is a journey of self-discovery that we engage in together and I will support you to reflect and understand yourself better to increase your well-being and to find more helpful ways of dealing with life’s challenges. I understand that it can be really difficult to talk at times, therefore you can expect me to listen carefully with warmth and empathy.
At the core of my therapeutic work is establishing a therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm and secure space in comfortable surroundings where your concerns, feelings and thoughts can be brought, listened to and explored to help you find what you need. Above all I work collaboratively and relationally, using a flexible approach, so that together we can work towards you having a better understanding of yourself, develop increased well-being and resilience.
Mind Training & Mindfulness
Mindfulness as a resource for personal & professional transformation
I teach a practical set of straightforward tools and techniques that anyone can learn. Simple yet powerful practices based on mindful awareness – underpinned by the latest psychological and neuroscientific research. The practices I teach connect deeply with clients on a range of levels to facilitate significant sustainable behavioural and attitudinal change.
Neuroscientific research show that mindfulness actually changes 're-wires' brain structure, improves immune system functioning and energy in just 8 weeks. It is the mental equivalent of going to the gym - you train your mind to be more fit and resilient, ready for when challenges come your way.
I offer a range of pathways to learn about mindfulness and mind training, including one to one & small group mindfulness therapy/coaching and bespoke training for organisations. I am trained in offering Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (treatment of choice in the NHS NICE Guidelines), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self Compassion, Mindfulness Based Pain Management and Corporate Based Mind Training.
Coaching Psychology
“As a coach I help develop others by raising self-awareness, exploring meaning & purpose and encouraging experimentation to initiate change.”
If you are struggling with work pressures, facing change or feeling stuck you may benefit from a short programme of psychological coaching to help you gain new perspectives and successful coping strategies to re-balance, so as to be able to respond rather than react to such challenges.
Coaching also helps you to explore personal growth, develop your potential and move forward in your life – however good you are, you can get even better! Clients find coaching enables them to become more resilient, develop the ability to engage with greater challenges with confidence and skill, resulting in better results for their organisations and for themselves, thereby recouping their investment.
Get in Touch
Tel: 07590 373 514
Email: stuart@stuartbakerpsychology.com
