This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life can, at times, feel really difficult. Sometimes we can recognise an event in our lives which has impacted us, other times we may notice an increase in anxiety or feeling low for no apparent reason. Perhaps we can identify a tendency to catastrophize or to take things personally, but it isn't always easy to know how to be any different. My clients come to me for a safe, confidential space to understand themselves better and learn to manage difficult emotions.
I have experience working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, anger or anything else that is causing distress. I have worked in hospitals, prisons, the NHS (where I am a Principal Psychologist) & in Private Practice. I have spent many years working with trauma, self-harm and personality disorders.
I know that it can be hard to ask for help and make that call. Our first step would be an informal chat by phone or a Zoom call so that you can tell me what you are looking for and to see if I am someone you would like to work with. Together we can plan a way forward. No charge, and no obligation. I offer both online and f2f sessions in Princes Risborough.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist with many years experience of working with a wide variety of clients with presenting concerns including trauma, depression, health concerns, anger management, anxiety, EUPD / BPD, self harm and suicidal ideation. My Doctoral research was on the development of self-compassion in women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. Using an approach of being 'integrative' means that I haven't already decided, before even meeting you, what approach to take. It means listening to you and exploring together how to make sense of your feelings and behaviour.
Whilst in training at the Metanoia Institute I was required to have personal therapy myself so I understand how difficult it can be to both ask for help and face the prospect of change. In the first session, we would explore your problems, goals and expectations of therapy.
I am also a fully qualified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy) and, pre Covid restrictions, held regular classes and workshops in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Dr Jane Barker
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£75 / hour
When I work
Mondays in Thame, Oxfordshire