John R. Baker. Adv. Dip. Counselling. CPC Reg.
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Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 View map |
The Romney Centre 61 The Avenue Southampton Hampshire SO17 1XS View map |
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01489 881061
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Profile
My goal is to help you to deal with difficulties in a constructive way, and to discover ways in which you might be able to improve your quality of life.
I see counselling as a confidential process where you can talk through difficulties, or things that are troubling you, over a series of sessions, with somebody who is trained to work with you in a supportive way, and to help you understand yourself and your situation better. This can help you to make changes in the way that you think and feel about your circumstances, and can lead to new choices in the way that you take decisions. And that can help you to change the way you live your life!
Counselling can take place in the short term, or on a long term basis, according your individual needs. You can terminate the arrangement for counselling at any time. Sessions can take place on a weekly basis, or can be arranged as your schedule permits.
I see people in a confidential setting, either at my home in Whiteley, or (at an extra cost) I can book a room at The Romney Centre in Southampton. An initial assessment session takes place to allow you to meet me, and to discuss what you would like to achieve in a counselling process. If you decide to go forward with a series of sessions, we will agree how many times we would meet before reviewing the process, and discuss a schedule for your appointments. Your counselling process will be individually tailored to your own needs, and you can end the arrangement at any time.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am an experienced Counsellor and Groupworker, having provided counselling in Doctors Surgeries as an independent provider to the National Health Service from 1997 to 2011. I have run a private practice since 1994. I also have experience of working in residential Drug Rehabilitation, and have been an independent provider of Counselling for other organisations, including Social Services.
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling 1998
(AEB validated) 1998Central School of Counselling & Therapy, Centre 13203
Level 2/3 in Theotherapy 1997
Resource Christian Counselling, Havant, Hampshire.
Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy. (AEB validated) 1996
Central School of Counselling & Therapy, Centre 13203
Guildford College Introduction to Groupwork Certificate. 1994
Guildford College of Further & Higher Education, Guildford, Surrey.
Level 1 in Theotherapy. 1994
Resource Christian Counselling, Havant, Hampshire.
R.S.A Certificate in Counselling Skills. 1994
Guildford College of Further & Higher Education, Guildford, Surrey
Professional Memberships Held:
Registered member of: Counsellors & Psychotherapists in Primary Care (CPC) No. 1225A
www.cpc-online.co.uk
Member of:
Hampshire Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Association of Christian Counsellors
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Debt Management
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Internet Addiction
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Physical Abuse
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Assertiveness.
Bereavement.
Family relationships and stresses.
Codependence.
Coping with change.
Control issues.
Personal development and direction.
Making sense of your emotions.
Work / life balance.
Stress management.
Goals and goal setting.
Working with partners / relatives / friends of people with addiction problems.
Exploring and working with your inner child.
Understanding and changing patterns in your life.
Sexual preferences and practices, and their effects on relationships.
Loss.
Therapies Offered
- Other Therapies - Integrative
Fees
£35.00 per one hour appointment, payable at the appointment, when you see me at Whiteley. £45.00 if you see me at The Romney Centre, Southampton. My fee is also the same for the initial assessment appointment. I can accept payment by cash or cheque, but am unable to accept payment by card.
Further Information
In private practice since 1994. From December 1997 working as an associate with the Primary Care Counselling Team at St Luke's Surgery, Hedge End, Hampshire. Continuing from May 1999 to provide counselling services as an independent provider to the N.H.S. At Blackthorn Health Centre, Hamble, Hampshire, and Botley Healthcare Centre, Botley, Hampshire until the termination of these services in 2011 as a result of NHS reorganisation.
Serving as a member of the Executive Committee for Hampshire Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy since 2008.
Co-opted on to the Primary Care Mental Health Sub Group of the Local Implementation Team of the Eastleigh & Test Valley South Primary Care Trust from 2004 to 2005.
Previously employed by Alpha House Ltd for four and a half years, from 1994-98, facilitating groupwork and individual counselling for residents within the therapeutic community at Droxford, Hampshire, who were recovering from substance misuse problems. Responsible for court reports, liaising with Probation, Social Services and the Courts and other involved professionals where the needs of clients required this.
Experienced in carrying out assessment interviews with potential clients of Alpha House, both at the Droxford project, and in various prison service establishments. Also involved in presentations to publicise the Alpha programme to groups of professionals at Droxford, and at other locations as far away as Scotland.
Also providing Counselling sessions for clients of Hampshire Social Services with substance misuse problems, and referrals from other organisations as an independent provider.
Previous voluntary experience in pastoral work with students, and on a pastoral counselling team. Also court and client based work as an accredited Voluntary Associate with Surrey Probation and Aftercare Service in the 1980's.