Jo Baker (online)
About the Therapist
Like most therapists, I work with a range and variety of issues, though I have particular experience within the field of relational abuse, working for well over a decade as a therapist, support practitioner and group worker including providing training and consultation on supporting survivors.
My practice is trauma informed and relational, and I believe that a crucial part of my work is creating a safe enough space for you to be able to talk about 'what hurts'. Every person is different, and every relationship requires careful and nuanced thought.
If you would like to come and see me, my rooms are in the peaceful Quaker Meeting House in Lewes, near Brighton, overlooking beautiful gardens. The space is quiet and private. Otherwise I work online, which also works very well.
Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information, or if you’d like to book an appointment.
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Queer
I began my training at the Mary Ward Centre in London in 2010, then shortly afterwards completed a BSc in Integrative Counselling at Roehampton University. I have also completed a number of other shorter training and workshops since, including Domestic Abuse, Brainspotting and Rewind therapies for trauma, working with self-harm and suicidal feelings, shame, safeguarding adults and children, working with sexual trauma, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing for substance abuse/addiction and have experience with twelve step recovery programmes. I have also completed a Diploma in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. I have read extensively on gender and sexuality, recovery from complex PTSD, self-compassion, attachment theory, anxiety and depression, trauma and post-traumatic growth.
A member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I welcome people of all identities to my practice. I am accredited by the UPCA and a member of the UKCP, and abide by their ethical guidelines.
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A qualified and accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, I have worked since 2011 as a therapist, support worker and group facilitator within the charity sector, as well as running my private practice since 2017.
I work Integratively, which means that I draw on various models and theories in my work. I was initially trained in three major approaches to therapy;
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- psychodynamic – explores how our past influences our present
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- 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
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- existentialism – explores how we relate to the big questions of life, or the fundamental limitations of our existence
I currently work for a young people’s charity supporting humans aged 11-25 who identify as LGBTQIA+, as well as more generally, including issues such as eating, self-harm, depression, anxiety, bullying and low self-esteem/confidence.
- Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Ace | Asexual
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
- Trans
- One to one
- Partially wheelchair-adapted
- Adults
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
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- Assessment: 45 per 50 minutes
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- Therapy: 65 per 50 minutes
A number of studies – and my personal experience – suggest that finding the right person to support you is by far the biggest factor in making changes through therapy. Therefore, I offer a free 20 minute initial telephone / zoom consultation if you would like to have a brief chat. There is no obligation at any point to continue.
Sometimes I am able to offer concessionary slots, please do ask if you need this.
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