My name is Baiba Jukame-Kalvane and I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
I am currently working via online video only and have the capacity to take on new clients. Please enquire about specific availability.
about psychotherapy and counselling
It is not unusual to reach a point of feeling unhappy, stuck in old patterns or confused. Whatever might be the reason you wish to seek counselling or psychotherapy, seeking support and reaching out can be hard, yet incredibly rewarding. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between a client and a therapist is of great importance. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental, safe and fully confidential space in which we can explore your experience in the world and the issues that may be troubling you.
my approach
My work is informed by psychoanalytic, existential and humanistic theory and I have a specific interest in body-mind connection, self-compassion and mindfulness. What this means in practice is that I focus on the needs of each individual in a unique and dynamic way.
We can explore both the present and the past. We can slow down and try to understand more fully what's truly happening in the present moment, tune into your felt experience and explore if any cognitive thought distortions might be present. We can also explore if your past experiences, such as a stressful home environment, emotional neglect or strict control whilst growing up, rejection, abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), complicated relationships, are unprocessed or still having a powerful effect on your present life. We can also explore the existential givens (freedom, responsibility, death, uncertainty etc.) and the absurdity of life. All of this can be done with gentle curiosity and by putting your needs as a client in the center.
I am passionate about helping you gain greater self-awareness and understanding through which you can live life in a more authentic, comfortable and fulfilling way.
I have experience working with a range of issues, such as:
Anxiety & panic attacks
Depression
Bereavement
Self-esteem issues
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Trauma
Eating disorders and body image
Relationship and sex issues
Career and work struggles
Addictions
LGBTQ+ specific issues
Existential and spiritual issues