Joanna Baars

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~ Buddha

There is no relationship as important as the one we forge with ourselves, but sometimes it can be challenging to know how to develop and nurture that relationship. We may often feel that we might have lost sight of what we need, but I believe with the right support anyone has the tools to become the truest version of themselves.

Now for introductions, my name is Jo and I am a humanistic / pluralistic counsellor registered with the NCPS and a registered Hypnotherapist with the HS. My approach utilises three varying modalities: Person-centred Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I specialise particularly in (normalised) childhood trauma / childhood emotional abuse for both adults and minors (0-18 years), trust, loneliness, identity, self-relationship issues and rebuilding, general relationships and attachment, and generalised anxiety.

I have extensive experience and training in male orientated therapy, anger issues, anxiety, stress management, bereavement, Addiction, Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, general neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ Issues, self harm, OCD and many more.

I also have full training in safeguarding children from harm and have a full DBS check to reassure parents and carers of my safety to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

I believe in offering a strong non-judgemental environment, that I hope you will be able to utilise as a safe space, to explore and work through any thoughts feelings and experiences that may have been challenging you or causing you issue. The space I offer will always be yours and I am only there to support you on this journey of growth that you have bravely decided to take your first steps in.
 
I want to reassure, that any individual and any problem is welcome within my space. I have a lot of experience with sex workers, the neurodivergent and the LGBTIQA+ communities as well as with men's mental health and that of the mature population, and hope that all those who are struggling may find the space and peace that they are looking for here.
 
I could tell you more about myself, but I feel it would be far better to meet me, in order for you to learn more and to decide what is best for you. Equally I will always be looking forward to meeting you and learning all about the wonder that is you.
 
So, thank you for taking the time to read my profile on I am I feel Therapy, and I hope that I may be lucky enough to hear from you soon.

Kindest Always.

(EDIT: I am afraid due to a large number of calls of a disrespectful and sometimes offensive nature, I will unfortunately no longer be able to answer 'NO CALLER ID' phone calls. I am sorry if this may cause you any stress or inconvenience.)

• Couples Counselling
• Family Therapy
• Boundary setting
• Childhood emotional abuse (both normalised/unobvious and obvious) for both adults and minors (0-18 years)
  Childhood trauma (both normalised/unobvious and obvious) for both adults and minors (0-18 years)
• Transgenerational & Generational Trauma
• Codependency
• Communication issues
• Connection issues
• CPTSD
• Gender identity
• General identity
• Grief and Loss
• Impulse control
• Rejection sensitivity
• Infidelity
• Inner child
• Intimacy issues
• Parenting challenges/struggles
• Philosophical / Existential
• Power dynamics
• Procrastination and Motivation
• Self relationship issues and building
• Sleep issues
• Physical health
• Cultural issues
• Trust issues
• Sexual Assault / Rape
• LGBT
• Male Focus & Experience
• Kink awareness
• Sex work / Sex worker
• Psychosexual Therapy

Counselling & Hypnotherapy Sessions - via Phone or Videocall currently

• £70 - Standard Hypnotherapy Session (50 mins)
• £50 - Individual Counselling Session (50 mins)
• £30 - Counselling Session Concessions (50 mins) - Limited Spaces
• £20 each - Group Sessions enquire about any running at present (60-90 mins)
• £70 - Couples Counselling
• £70 - Family Session up to 4 (60 mins)
• £100 - Family Session up to 4 (90 mins) *

* For larger family sizes all sessions will need to be at least 90 minutes long, please enquire about the price and practicalities for these sessions

The service provided by Joanna Baars at I am I feel Therapy, is professional and confidential counselling within close proximity to East London and South Essex, but she also covers nationwide via virtual online sessions.

​We are currently only working remotely at present but will be resuming 'in person', face to face sessions very soon. We can also offer phone sessions and email therapy, for those finding physical and visual interaction uncomfortable and overwhelming.