About Jo-Anne Baker

Sex and Relationship Counselling & Personal Therapy On Line
Women's Toy Parties, Celebrations or Get-Togethers
Public Speaking/Motivational Lectures
Media/Articles/Lectures
Astrology

Jo-Anne BakerJo-Anne Baker B.A. M.A. Critical Psychology

Author of: Self Sexual Healing, Finding Pleasure Within and Sex Tips: Advice from Women Experts Around The World; both published by Allen & Unwin in Australia, Vision in UK, Hunter in USA.
Sex Tips was also translated into Russian
Riding The Sexual Frontier, all you ever wanted to know about men and sex, published by Harper Collins Australia, Vision in UK.

Owner of The Pleasure Spot, established in 1993, which was the first sex shop in Australia to cater to women and couples sexuality. Now an online and mail order catalogue.

Sex and Relationship Counselling & Personal Therapy Online

In Jo-Anne's counselling sessions she focuses on giving her clients the tools for them to make changes in their lives. She uses practical, creative, effective solutions as well as incorporating a spiritual and respectful analysis of their issues. Jo-Anne draws on her trained in psychology, sociology as well as Tantra, Taoism, bio-energetics, hypnotherapy and meditation. Over the years she has successfully worked with thousands of people of all sexual orientations, both singles and couples. 93% of people who have had sessions say that their well being, sex and relationship have significantly improved.

Sex & Relationship Counselling

Most people experience sexual, relationship or emotional problems at some point in their life. There are many physical and emotional reasons why this happens e.g. personal background, stress, tiredness, illness, hormonal level as well as family and work pressure.

Some of the issues that clients come to see Jo-Anne about:

Couples Counselling

Talking to friends and family is important to give you the sense of empathy and connection to life. Unfortunately this becomes unhinged if you really want to change patterns. Often others do not see your issues or problems objectively, bringing with them their own unhelpful projections into the situation.

Many couples who come for counselling are not in crisis but have targeted areas in their life that are no longer working. They want to learn new skills to communicate without anger and resentment.

Jo-Anne’s teaches couples of all sexual orientation;

Conflict

According to Relationships Australia the top three issues that cause conflict in relationships are lack of time, lack of understanding and lack of communication. When communication consists of blaming, defensiveness, stone walling or withdrawing into silence, this in turn create a very difficult setting for a individual and couple to move into intimacy.

Jo-Anne helps individuals and couples develop new conversation skills to create a way to listen to one another's needs and to step away from conflict triggers. She helps the individual/couple focus on the changes that need to be made and gives them a step by step process in developing good skills to discuss issues.

What happens in sessions ?

In complete confidence Jo-Anne will discuss with you what you want to achieve or change in your life and your reasons for doing this. She will focus on the best way forward in your circumstances. She will draw on her trained in psychology, sociology, astrology as well as erotic spirituality which includes bio-energetics, hypnotherapy, meditation, Tantra and sex positivism.

Jo-Anne does not touch her clients in any way.

Jo-Anne conducts her sessions not only from her practices in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, and also by email, ICQ or over the phone.

To make an appointment call 02 9361 0433

E-Therapy & Phone Counselling

You may already have had counselling with Jo-Anne and wish to maintain access to her advice to assure yourself that you are continuing in the right direction. Equally, it may be more convenient, or you may feel more comfortable by email.

Fees

Individual and couples counselling: AU$130.00 for one and a half hours
Payment can be made by cheque or credit card.

Testimonials

"I had sessions with Jo-Anne because I had trouble sexually responding with my partner and have put into practice the breathing and moving techniques that she taught me with wonderful results. I find that I am able to become turned on more easily and my orgasms are now stronger."
Franchise M., Sales

"Over the months that I have been coming to see Jo-Anne I have noticed my issues dissolve. She provided a safe environment where I was able to trust myself and confront my issues of self confidence and feel understood."
Anne T., Nursing Don

"We came to therapy because we hadn't had sex in two years and through our sessions with Jo-Anne we were able to understand how it happened and what we needed to do. This enabled us to learn new techniques around intimacy and communication. Now we realise that it is important to put time aside for our to nuture our relationship and through this our sex life has improved."
Elizabeth & Robert H., Teachers

"For years I had been struggling with how to improve our sex life and I found the sessions with Jo-Anne to be invaluable. She was able to bring a new level of awareness around sensuality for both of us. We now have become more playful and erotic."
Donna G. & Robyn B., Photographer & Sales

"I saw Jo-Anne for issues regarding premature ejaculation that I was too embarrassed to even talk to my partner about. Within a few sessions I was able to change this and feel much more confident and more relaxed in my life."
Frank N., Accountant

"Jo-Anne Baker's sessions have had a transformative impact on my life. With her profound wisdom, life experience and acute sensitivity she was able to penetrate and unravel my complex issues and empower me to find a new sense of self, acceptance and love. I now walk with a deeper compassion towards myself and my world. Thank you Jo-Anne and I look forward to sharing my magic with others."
Heidi G., Arts & Theatre Administrator

"Speaking with Jo-Anne was like being with a trusted friend. Through our conversations, my self-esteem improved, and I began to ask for more from my partner and our relationship. We now value and appreciate each other a lot more."
Elizabeth P., Teacher

"I saw Jo-Anne being interviewed on T.V. saying 'The most important thing in a relationship is to feel safe to tell your partner how you feel.' This rang true for me as I was in a difficult relationship and I decided to have a session with her. During our session I found her incredible sensitive to my pain and needs while always seeing something positive in me and my behaviour. Jo-Anne has used hypnotherapy with me and her influence in my life has been remarkable and remains constant. Jo-Anne's intuition, experience, gentle caring nature has enabled me to grow as a person and learn valuable techniques to feel more at peace with myself and others. She has taught me about personal responsibility and how to nurture myself."
Maria C., Manager & Trainer

Women's Toy Parties, Hen’s Get-Together’s and Celebrations

For a fun couple of hours Jo-Anne is available to spice up your celebration and has conducted many afternoon or evening parties for women. Fun is the key focus as well as passing on ways to spice up your sex life. She provides a safe time to learn more about sexuality, sensuality and getting the most out of techniques and products. No matter what age you are or whether you are single or in a relationship it is great way to learn more.

Jo-Anne can over topics such as the how to do an erotic genital massage, strip tease, how to have a full body orgasm, the best blow job, the right sex toys, DVD’s and books for you as well as have your most intimate questions answered.

Elizabeth Burton is available to take strip tease sessions during these gatherings. The emphasis is on learning a dance or movement routine, having layers of clothes which you remove, no nudity is required. Elizabeth has taught housewives, corporate women and grandmothers how to get the most out of stripping.

Testimonials

“We had such a great time for our girl friends hen’s night, Jo-Anne made us laugh and at the same time passed on invaluable tips, we have all been talking about it weeks later.”
Karen T.

"This is the most fun I have had in years, I can't wait to go home and practice what I have learnt."
Jan L.

"After having a baby 12 months ago I felt I needed to get back into the swing of things but I would never have gone to a sex shop because they are so sleazy. Jo-Anne has enthused me to spice up my sex life."
Melissa J.

Public Speaking/Motivational Lectures

Jo-Anne has presented numerous talks on Sex & Relationships, Sexuality & Ageing In Today's Society, Improving The Quality Of Life As We Age, Positive Ageing.

Jo-Anne has lectured many groups and organisations about relationships and sexuality as well as tailoring her lectures to suite any situation. These talks have included health professional, community groups well as the general public.

Some of the organisations she has lectured at include: Assert, Sexual Nurses Association, Alma Doctors Conference, Women's Business Network, Wiso, B-Nai Brith, Camp Eden, Golden Door health retreat, Health Centres in Maitland, Leichhardt and Parramatta menopause clinic, plus support of local community women's projects.

Quality of Life - Deakin University, Melbourne
Nothing remains the same everything changes: improving quality of life with positive thought, diet and exercise. Presented by Esme Holmes & Jo-Anne Baker
Smart Business Magazine articles written by Jo-Anne on Building Rapport and Where to for Baby Boomer.
Notebook Magazine Interview on Jo-Anne Baker
3rd International Conference Healthy Ageing and Longevity - Convention Centre Melbourne
Nothing remains the same everything changes: improving quality of life with exercise and positive thought. Presented by Esme Holmes & Jo-Anne.
Sexuality and Ageing in Today’s Society Presented by Jo-Anne
Channel TVS Conversations With Robyn Jo-Anne interviewed
Sam in The City  Sydney Morning Herald on line, Jo-Anne interviewed
The 15th National Convention of Australian Hypnotherapists - Macquarie University Sydney
Getting the most out of your sex life. Presented by Jo-Anne

Testimonials

"I've learnt more in Jo-Anne's one hour lecture than I have in two marriages."
"As a nurse working in the area of sexuality I have found Jo-Anne's presention to be informative and fun, and now I have many more resorces to pass onto my clients."

"Jo-Anne presented a very interesting topic at our Hypnotherapy Conference, called "Getting The Most out of Your Sex Life". I must say that I didn't quite know what to expect but went into the room with an open mind. Jo-Anne's knowledge and advice on sex therapy is second to none. She must be a breath of fresh air to her clients as she made some very apprehensive audience members completely relax and get into the spirit of her presentation. She proceeded to cover sex topics from A to Z and certainly didn't forget sexual fantasies, testosterone levels and client issues as we age. Well done Jo-Anne and thanks for a most uplifting ( pun intended) presentation."
Conference Committee ASCH August 2006

Media/Articles/Lectures

Jo-Anne has been interviewed as the owner of The Pleasure Spot a therapist and educator in national magazines, newspapers, TV and radio. She writes for Cleo on line,and The Adelaide Advertiser Newspaper.

2006- Channel 9's A Current Affair, Cleo on line, Astrology writer for A to Zen magazine, Contributor to New woman magazine on Body language, Cleo magazine, articles written for The Adelaide Advertiser Review Newspaper.
2005- Lectured at Relationships Australia/Family Planning in Penrith, Sydney Hospital Sexual Nurses Association, ASSERT, Golden Door Health Resort Elysia.
2005- Sex writter for Cleo on line and regular articles for The Adelaide Advertiser Review Newspaper, contributed to New Women, Cleo magazine articles on relationships and sexuality.
2004- Contributor to ,G-Girl Magazine Lectured at Sydney Hospital Sexual Nurses Association, ASSERT, Golden Door Health Resort Elysia.
2004- BBC TV, Cleo, Cosmopolitan, New Woman, Women's day, Sunday Telegraph Body & Soul
2003- ABC TV New Dimensions, SBS Mum's the word, ABC Compass, SMH Good Weekend
2002- TV Beauty and the Beast, Australian, Cleo, The Sun-Herald Tempo.
2001- Big Brother channel 10, Interviews in Cleo, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian and The Pleasure Spot in Women's Day.
Sex writer for netsite Womenzone ( part of Channel 7's site, this section now closed )
2000- Sex writer for netsite Womenzone.
Regular interviews in Australian, Telegraph, The Sun-Herald and radio.
Australian Women's Forum. Contributor to Your Destiny magazine.
1999- ABC James O'Lachlan Program
Regular contributor to Ruth Ostrow's radio program Triple M.
The Australian, Business Class Weekly, The Sun-Herald, Good Weekend, New Woman, Sydney Morning Herald, Cleo, Max, and Radio interviews.
1998- The Sunday Telegraph, HQ, Max, Womanís Day, Cosmopolitan, TV and Radio interviews.
1997- Dr Rosie's column Women's Day
Spoke on 2UE radio Susie Yates, Ruth Ostrow, regular contributor to Tony McManis program radio 5AA, SA.
1996- Sex expert on Hothouse Internet Site with Dr Feel Good.
SBS TV Sex Life Program- Women & Pornography, Midday Show, Monday to Friday plus many Radio Interviews. Articles Cosmo, SMH, Women's Day, Telegraph, Australian Women's Forum, Vogue, Telegraph.
1992-1995 Telegraph, Australian, SMH, Hobart Mercury, Bulletin, New Women, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Vogue.
1994- Dr Feel Good's radio and TV programs.

Astrology

Over the years Jo-Anne has studied many philosophies as a way of understanding human behaviour. She has used astrology for 27 years to give insight into events in her own life and that of many of her clients. Her focus is not simple predictive astrology, but more spiritually focused, which aims to develop a great depth of personal awareness.

If appropriate she uses it to assist her clients in developing insight into their own therapeutic issues. In doing their natal charts (time, date and place of birth) and transits (the influence the planets have on the chart) a depth of behaviour patterns can be seen. By reading these charts Jo-Anne is able to look at early childhood experiences and the influence these have on us as adults.

To complement this process she finds the Jungian Voyager Tarot Deck beneficial allowing symbols and intuition to guide her and her clients.

Testimonials

"Jo-Anne's insights and clarity have been transformational in how I live more harmoniously in my world."
Merle Singer-B.A.Hon, M.A. Hon. IT, Marketing Director

"Jo-Anne Baker is one of the best astrologers I've encounted, she blends an understanding of things mystical with a deep sense of psychology."
Ruth Ostrow-Author of 'Sacred & Naked' and a journalist with The Australian

"As a man coming from a practical finance background it was a challenge to be open to astrology which deals in a more metaphysical plane. But I must say I found that the reading gave me a whole new understanding of my self and insights into my deepest beliefs and fears."
Maurice Kaplan-Corperate trainer, Author of '5 Years to Financial Freedom' and journalist with Daily Telegraph, Sunday Mail

"Jo-Anne has the unique ability to blend astrological guidance with a spiritual depth which has provided me with clarity in maintaining a focus in the things that are important in my life."
Esme Holmes-M.A. C. Psy, Grad Dip Clin D.D. Dip C. Art, Consultant Psychotherapist

"Jo-Anne has provided accurate and insightful readings for me over many years which have given strong guidance."
Rick Molony B.A. B. Soc Admin, MSW, National Program Manager