Jo Baker
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About me
I imagine you are here because you have been struggling. Perhaps you have been struggling for a long time, or maybe you have been okay until now but something has happened that has made you want to reach out for support.
If so, welcome
Therapy can help.
I think we all have our problems. Being human is hard and life can throw up challenges and griefs that we have not anticipated.
Therapy can deepen your insight into your relationships with yourself and others, giving you the space to reflect in a safe, warm and supportive place on what is troubling you. In sessions I try and meet your unique needs, whether that be something more solution-focused, or simply the space to think or feel through something painful. Sometimes it is helpful to understand where a difficulty might originate in our past, and sometimes not. Sometimes the most important thing is figuring out how to deal with now.
I have worked as a therapist for over thirteen years and although I predominantly see women in my private practice, I welcome all identities.
I work at the Queer Therapy Hub one afternoon a week, offering a dedicated space for my queer clients. My general practice tends to be in Lewes. Although of course you are welcome to enquire for whichever location suits you best, and we can talk about the practicalities if and when we speak. I do see online clients outside of these times.
Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information, or if you’d like to book an appointment.
Take good care
Jo
Training, qualifications & experience
I started training in 2010, and have since been accredited by the UPCA and am a member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), which means that I am highly experienced and trained.
I do have additional training in trauma, and experience in somatic approaches, mindfulness and self-compassion, and I use a little CBT occasionally. I have worked with both complex issues and the ‘ordinary’ pains that come to us all, and clients have described me as a ‘safe pair of hands’ and someone who works from my heart.
I am particularly interested / have particular experience in the following issues:
- self-criticism in all its forms
- emotional abuse / healing from toxic relationships
- grief & loss
- relationship issues
- 'coming out' late in life
Most recently, I worked for a charity counselling LGBTQIA+ young people both with experiences around gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and also romantic relationships, PTSD (including complex PTSD), bereavement & loss, self-harm, depression, anxiety, bullying and low self-esteem/confidence.
I also have particular experience helping women recover from abusive relationships. I also spent a number of years working as a counsellor, group worker and consultant in the violence against women sector.
I welcome all cultures and neurodiverse individuals, and have experience working cross-culturally and neurodiversely and promote inclusivity for all diverse backgrounds, experiences and ways of seeing the world. As a queer woman myself, I know how important it is to feel that all aspects of your identity and self will be valued and understood.
I think we are all unique and so we each need something different, so please do get in touch if you want to find out if we are a good fit. I'm happy to help.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are as follows:
- Free: 20 minute zoom or telephone consultation
- Therapy / assessment session: £70 per 50 minute session
Please do contact me if you would like more information, or to book a session.
Low-cost offer: if you are on a low income and require short term support, I can offer a time-limited course of counselling sessions at £45 per 50 minute session. These spots are limited so please ask in your initial email if this is something you want to enquire about. These are daytime only.
My cancellation policy is 48 hours.
When I work
I work on a Wednesday and a Friday. Please enquire for my current availability. I can offer times outside this if you would prefer online sessions.
Further information
Accept Healix Health Insurance.
The most important thing in therapy is to find the right person, someone you can talk to, and someone you can trust. I aim to be a compassionate support - honest and direct, yes, but always with kindness at the heart of my practice.
