Jo Baker
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About me
I really believe what Yalom says, that “It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried.”
So much of what therapy is depends on what you are struggling with. You might be in crisis, or at a major turning point in your life. Perhaps you come to excavate old pains. Or perhaps you need support and care and space to grieve over losing something or someone important. Maybe you are not living fully enough, or with enough depth and meaning. Perhaps you are not sure, but something feels not right and you just want some support.
All are valid and important, and all are worthy of time and care. I view therapy as sacred; a quiet space where we can attend to whatever it is that is causing you pain. I aim to work ethically in all that I do, and to hold your best interests at the heart of our relationship.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, and have worked with a wide variety of issues, but by far the most important thing is that you find the right therapeutic fit for you. You're welcome to book in for an initial chat to see if it feels like we would work well together.
Thanks again for looking, and take good care, whatever you decide
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked as a psychotherapist and counsellor since 2011. As well as my private practice, I work for a charity counselling LGBTQIA+ young people, and previously worked for many years in the violence against women and girls sector.
My degree was Integrative, as is my practice, which means that I draw on various models and theories in my work. I was initially trained in three major approaches to therapy;
- psychodynamic - explores how our past influences our present
- person-centred - which focuses on the relationship between the therapist and client, specifically how the therapist is towards the client (accepting, warm, non-judgmental) and has a deep faith in the client's capacity for healing and change
- existentialism - explores how we relate to the big questions of life, or the fundamental limitations of our existence
I also draw on various other approaches, such as attachment, systemic theory and bio-psycho-social theories of trauma, which means that I am able to tailor my approach depending on the individual needs of my client.
I have also run women's groups, and provided training to social services on working with survivors of gender based violence.
Member organisations
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Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I charge £65 per hour per 50 minute assessment/therapy session. I do also offer a free 15 minute introductory call should you want to speak prior to booking in for an assessment.
I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy.
When I work
Please enquire for my current availability.
