Joanna Baker, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Joanna Baker

Lewes BN7
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Joanna Baker, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Joanna Baker

Lewes BN7
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My Approach

I was initially trained in three major approaches to psychotherapy, person-centred, psychodynamic and existentialist psychotherapy. Since then, I have read deeply and continued my training in LGBTQIA issues, gender and sexuality, trauma, somatic approaches and nervous system regulation, feminist counselling (which locates our distress in living in systems that oppress us), mindfulness and self-compassion.

About Me

I have worked as a therapist for more than 13 years, and have experience in working with all sorts of issues, both in my private practice, and in various charities offering counselling to adults and young people. I have particular experience in supporting recovery from abusive relationships, and working with queer clients in exploration of gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. Other experience includes support around romantic relationships, heartbreak, longing, domestic and sexual abuse, PTSD, bereavement & loss, self-harm, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, entrenched shame and low self-esteem/confidence.

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 and understanding about your relationships and yourself, and reflect in a safe, warm and supportive space on what is troubling you.

I work with

  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

I have particular experience helping women recover from abusive relationships. I spent more than a decade working as a counsellor, group worker, trainer and consultant in the violence against women sector.
In recent years, I have become more interested in existential psychotherapy, and in particular people's experiences of grief and loss.
Most recently, I worked for a charity counselling young people with issues such as bereavement & loss, self-harm, depression, anxiety, bullying and low self-esteem/confidence. As a member of the community myself, I specialised in working with the charity's LGBTQIA+ clients

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

What I can help with

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Online Counselling
  • Physical Abuse
  • Private Practice Issues
  • Relationships
  • Separation
  • Sexuality
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Trauma

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

Lewes Office

Meeting House Friars Walk,
Friars Walk
Lewes BN7 2LE

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Cost:

£65 per session

Concession:

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

Brighton Office

Brighthelm Centre
North Road
Brighton BN1 1YD

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UKCP College

  • Universities Training College (UTC)
Joanna Baker

Joanna Baker

Lewes BN7

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