Welcome
Welcome to Tanja Bakers Psychotherapeutic Counselling
I am a memeber of the BACP
I will see children 11 years +
Young adults
Adults
and Older Adults
Contact details & prices
E-mail: tbakercounselling@gmail.com
Mobile number: 07871432047
I will get back to you within 24 hours once I have received your message.
I charge £50.00 for 60 minute sessions.
I am able to offer some concessions.
Why choose Counselling?
People come from all walks of life to me.
This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety and panic, grief whether it be of humans or pets, sadness and depression, or suffering low self-esteem or stress. I may be able to help and support you on your journey; to better understand your feelings or something you like to understand and make sense of from the past, or perhaps gain a greater sense of wellbeing. Counselling gives you the time and space to be listened to in such a way that it feels safe to explore, and gain understanding about, your feelings and helps you to find meaning. I have a personal interest in spirituality and in nature and eco-therapeutic approaches, which offer great benefits for both physical and emotional health.
I also have a special interest in supporting individuals whose child/young person has had a SEN diagnosis and is not able to attend school. If you are supporting a neurodivergent child/ young person at home, you might experience different feelings, such as anger, sadness and isolation. It helps to talk about it to somebody that is listening to you and really understands what you are going through.
Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can be a very difficult time for you.
What do I offer you?
I offer sand tray therapy; this is one of the more creative approaches. Sand tray therapy allows a person to construct their own microcosm using miniature toys and objects. One example of a Sand tray is, the scene created acts as a reflection of the person’s own life and allows them the opportunity to resolve conflicts, remove obstacles, and gain acceptance of self.
I am a member of the Association for person-centred creative arts (APCCA) and Creative Counsellors, I offer Creative Counselling Interventions to help clients to process difficult emotions, beliefs & experiences. Clients could use art as a tool to make sense of things or to gain a deeper inner understanding.
What to expect at our first meeting
At our first introductory meeting, you will have a chance to get to know me, as well as voicing how you are at the moment and what it is you would like to explore. You might be able to express what it is you would like to talk about, or it might just be a feeling or a thought you would like to explore, whatever it is you would like to work on, I will give you the space to talk about it. The meeting will be very informal, but boundaries will have to be set in place to work safe and ethically for both of us. You will be able to ask me questions about how I work.
I hope that you will feel comfortable and deeply understood by me from the start of our first session.
Please note that there is no obligation if you decide you do not wish to go ahead.
If you feel you want to go ahead with seeing me again and entering into a contract with me, we will schedule a meeting for the following week. We would look at the Counselling agreement, and we would agree on six weeks of sessions to start off with, after those 6 weeks we would review if you wanted to carry on or if you would like to stop the sessions.
Therapy for your child
I bring a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to children and young people practice, I prioritising the well-being of each individual in their unique journey. I am able to offer a safe and supportive environment, I tailor my counselling services to meet the diverse needs of young minds.
I have a deep understanding of neurodiversity, drawing from both professional knowledge and personal experiences. I create a therapeutic space where every child feels seen, heard, and understood, empowering them to understand themselves and be equipped to go on in life with the tools to navigate their challenges.
I understand the worries you have when your child is facing some challenging times, and you are helplessly standing by unable to help.
I offer a nurturing and warm space where every child can go on a journey of self-discovery and healing. It is a space where everyone is free to explore who they are in a holistic and creative way. It is a place where your child will gain valuable skills to be able to navigate the complexity of their feelings in mind and body and their world around them, this is achieved with comfort guidance and assurance in a safe space.
With a solid understanding of Children and Young People's Counselling, I will offer your child a safe and warm space to explore their difficulties.
Weekly therapy sessions are charged at £50 for 50 minutes.
My Background
I have taught in many different educational settings for over 20 years, with my specialism being, working with SEN students for more than 15 years. I have been tutoring students at home from many different backgrounds, ages and problems that stopped them from attending school. I have helped students to integrate back into mainstream education or into a specialist setting if this is what they wanted.
Moving from Germany to England 26 years ago, travelling a lot throughout my childhood and younger years, has given me a healthy curiosity about different cultures and people, I can easily relate to people.
One of my clients said this, "Thank you very much for all your gentle support that you offered me throughout our counselling therapy meetings within the local woodlands. Your guidance to explore and question my path in life whilst walking amongst the beautiful trees was much needed and appreciated. You have shown me great understanding, and I have gained vital and fresh perspectives of myself in this world.
View Gallery
Here are some photographs form some creative art therapy sessions, walk and talk session and some pictures of my counselling space.
