Jo-Anne Baker

Mental Health counselling-focusing on positive psychology, integrated health and wellbeing based on empirical research. Mediation, relaxation and practical techniques to assist clients. I have been working with clients both in private practice (since 1993) and Employment Assistance Program (since 2002) and have a special interest in Wellness and Longevity. I have also come from entrepreneurial background setting up businesses in Australia eg, Furniture company first Futon Company & the first Women & Couples Sex shop, with workshops, also writing 3 books in the area. Experience in team building, administration, financial planning, customer relations, staff training, co-ordination and negotiations of contracts.

Experience in organising and managing multiple priorities with a professional positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organisational goals, utilising interpersonal and problem solving skills.

• Dr Michael Lowy and other medical doctors and psychologists, 2019, 2022, twice a month
• Dr Diana Shmukler Clinical Psychologist (Former Prof Psy South Africa), 2016, 2021
• Dr Stephan Woods, Professor Forensic Psychologist, 2006, 2014
• Marcela Slepica and Dorienne Spennato, 2012, 2020

• Quality of Life, Deakin University Melb Victoria, 2006
• The Jounal of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Hypnosis, Getting The Most Out Of Your Sex Life, 2006

• Counselling Contractor and Private Practice, 2020, 2023
• AccessEAP, 2012, 2020, Counsellor, facilitator and critical incident co-ordinator
• Private counselling practice, 1993, 2023, Sex & relationship counsellor
• The Pleasure Spot Pty Ltd, www.pleasurespot.com.au, 1993, 2011, Managing Director, retail, workshops & facilitated training
• Wardrobe stylist for T.V. commercials, 1988, 1992
• Linga Futon, 1980, 1988, Established, retail, wholesaler, manufacturing, 15 staff

• Riding The Sexual Frontier, Harper Collins Australia, Vision UK, 2002
• Sex Tips, Advice from Women Experts Around The World, 1999
• Self Sexual Healing, Finding Pleasure Within, Allen & Unwin in Australia, Vision in UK, Hunter in USA, 1998

• ASCH, Relationship & Sexual Issues, 2022
• ASCH, Key Ingredients to Making a Relationship Work, 2008
• The Australian Women’s Health Nurses Association, 2008
• Sexual Nurses association at Sydney Hospital, 2007
• 2nd International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Granada University Spain, Positive Ageing and Sageing, 2007
• Quality of Life, Deakin University Melb Victoria, Positive Ageing, 2006
• International Healthy Ageing and Longevity –generation expo, Positive Ageing, 2006
• 15th Bi-Annual National Convention of Australian Hypnotherapists at The Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Getting the Most out of Your Sex Life, 2006
• ASSERT Education Meeting, Sexuality & Ageing, 2006
• Golden Door Elysia health resort, 2006

• PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), 28608
• ASSERT (Australian Society of Sexuality Educators, Researchers & Therapists), Professional Member
• ASCH (Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists), Proffesional Member 1325N
• APS (Australian Psycholgy Society), Affiliated Member 162508

• Prepare/Enrich -Relationship Education & Counselling Tool Training, 8 hrs, 2021
• Art Therapy Course, 2 days, 2020
• Optimizing EMDR treatment-webinar, 2 hrs, 2020
• Science Meets Pratice:Integrating mental imagery into motivational intervention-webinar, 2 hrs, 2020
• Extending Your Influence Beyond the Therapy Room, 1 hr, 2020
• Weight management-5 part webinar series, 10 hrs, 2020
• Nextopics Future of Pandemics, webinar, 2020
• Jung platform Summit, Webinar, 2020
• Suicide Prevention Summit, Webinar, 2020
• A Processwork perspective on working with Trauma in the Counselling Relationship, 2 days, 2019
• Phone addiction: Mental Health and inner lives, 2019
• PBMT & Performance, 2 days, 2019
• Genostics cancer Conference, 2 days, 2018
• Living to 100, 2 days, 2018
• 3Rd Australian Biology of Ageing Conference, 2 days, 2018
• Working with clients with diversity in gender identity and or expression, evening, 2018
• Subscription Brian HQ, 2018
• 4th International Cenference on Mental Health and Human Resilience, 2 days, 2018
• Dr Michael Mosley, evening, 2017
• Mediation Trainging –Resolution Institute, 1 week, 2017
• Jungian perspective on therapudic processes and Professional reflection and peer supervision, 6 days, 2017
• Coping with chronic pain:Psychological intervention for patients with chronic pain, 2016
• 8th European Conference on Positive Psychology, 2 days, 2016
• The Brain’s Way of Healing with Dr Norman Doidge, 2 days, 2016
• Recognising & Resolving traumatic Stress with Bessel van der Kolk, 2016
• Foundations to Suicide Risk Assessment, 1 day, 2015
• Non-Surgical treatment for symptoms of vaginal atrophy, 2015
• Equine Authentic Leadership Program, 2 days, 2015
• Happiness and it’s causes, 1 day, 2015
• Overcoming Comfort Addictions, 1 day, 2015
• Cognitive Behaviour therapy for General Anxiety Disorders, 1 day, 2015
• Sexual Misadventures and Bedroom Embassassments, 1 evening, 2015
• ACT -Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, 2 days, 2014
• Art therapy training, 2 days, 2014
• Into The Whirlwind-Clinical & Scientific Innovations in the Treatment of Complex Trauma, 2 days, 2014
• Law for Community Sector Workers, 1 day, 2013
• The Contribution of Sex Therapy to Sexual Medicine Interventions, 2013
• Australian Hypnotherapy Association-Dr Beck (The Social Brain), Dr Brast (treating PTSD and cancer)-one day workshop, 2013
• Dr Klien-Infidelity, pornography & cybersex, 2012
• Mind & It’s Potential Conference, 2012
• Mind & It’s Potential Conference, 2010
• Australian Hypnotherapy Conference: Michael Yapco on Depression, 2010
• 8th Australasian Conference on Personality & Individual Differences, 2009
• ASSERT education meeting; Psychosexual Impact of Gynaecological Cancer, 2009
• ASCH Relationship workshop, one day, 2008
• ABNLP/ASCH psychological Conference Embracing Connections, two day workshop, 2008
• APS The Black Dog Institute & Bipolar, two hour lecture, 2008
• Starting out or starting over by Psychologist Bill O’Hanlon, two day workshop, 2007
• ASCH Continuing Education, one day workshop, 2007
• Cognitive Therapy for Couple Relationships by Psychologist Greg Sorrell, 2006
• Couples in Conflict Resolving Ties that Bind by Psychologist Jeffrey Zeig, 2005
• Healing With Stories,Standing Without Shoes by Psychologist George Burns, 2003
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy by Psychologist Bill O’Hanlon, 2001
• De-Hypnotherapy Training by Psychologist Akash Olver, 1997
• Sexual Counselling by Dr Rosie King, 1999
• De-hypnotherapy and meditation with Rajneesh International Meditation University, USA, 1984
• Ageing and Menopause: the natural journey, 2007
• Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine, 2005
• Remedial massage Clinic, 1982
• Anatomy and Physiology Level 1A & 1B, 1981

• Looked after my Father with constant care over a nine year period as he had a stoke and needed constant care. 2012,
• Looked after my Mother with dementia at home co-ordinating careers and support required. 2017, 2019

Totally renovated 2 properties in Sydney-  terrace house in Paddington and  2 story house in Maianbar.

Worked as a stylist for commercials and TV  shows ie. 'Home & Away.

Also worked at a fabric wholesaler assisting Designers and Architects in concepts.