Joanna Baker
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** Currently not taking on new clients **
If you are affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep or eating difficulties, self-harm, grief, anger or addiction then I can help. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, perhaps experiencing challenges at work or within relationships, I can help. If you are struggling with concentration or academic or performance anxiety, I can help.
Since founding The Well-Minded Practice in 2011, I have helped many hundreds of individuals move forward from periods of difficulty in their life. With extensive experience working with all forms of emotional distress, I always strive to ensure that alongside specific work carried out during appointments, clients have a firm foundation of understanding and a set of tools to continue to maintain their own emotional health proactively in the future.
I have a special interest in working with academic anxiety and sleep difficulties and have worked extensively in this area both in private practice and in the higher education sector.
As a supervisor, my approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative. I aim to create a safe space where you feel comfortable exploring challenges and developing your practice. Whether you’re a trainee or a fully qualified practitioner, I adapt to your unique needs, drawing on years of experience in therapy and supervision. My goal is to help you build confidence, refine your skills, and overcome obstacles—all while keeping the focus on real-world, client-centred work. Together, we’ll set clear goals and work through any areas of difficulty to help you grow as a therapist and supervisor.
In addition to my therapeutic practice, I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), which demonstrates my expertise in teaching and learning within higher education. I have spent thousands of hours teaching and training students and staff. I also work with Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity, and as an assessor for the University Mental Health Charter.
I am a senior tutor and assessor for the Human Givens Diploma in Psychotherapy and Co-head of Supervision for the Human Givens College. I am a Senior Accredited Member of the HGI (SCoPEd Column C), and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and am registered with the ICO.
Please feel free to get in touch by email or phone: you can book a first session today, or request a 15-minute initial call (free of charge) so I can answer any questions you might have.
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