Kerrie Baker
Ms Kerrie Ann Baker
Phone
0466940660
Mobile
00466940660
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.serenitymentalhealthservices.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
B.Couns.;
Registration Number
27716
Registration category
Certified Practising
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited PACFA Registrant
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Hi, I'm Kerrie.
As a Person Centred Counsellor, I understand the challenges of finding a Counsellor who not only has the skill to treat the presenting issue but, more importantly the empathy, kindness and patience a client needs to feel safe, respected and heard.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, using drugs or alcohol to help you cope? Are you unable to move past a challenging time in your life or sick of waking up every day feeling the same? Are you ready to get help?

I work with clients with a variety of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, grief and loss, self esteem issues, relationship issues, challenges at work, needing to set boundaries or a process of self discovery as you are feeling lost or unhappy with your life. Whatever it is you are needing support with, I believe therapy is a process through which we can find the answers together to help you move forward in your life.

As a Person Centred Counsellor I will actively listen to your needs, build rapport to help you feel safe and comfortable and support you to recover, grow, learn more about yourself and reach the goals you would like to achieve in therapy.

I have a Bachelor of Counselling, a Diploma of Counselling and a Diploma in Business. I am registered and insured with Psychotherapy and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA). I am approved to work with NDIS clients who are self managed or plan managed and I have a working with children check and a national police check. I attend monthly clinical supervision and participate in ongoing training to ensure my clinical skills and knowledge are maintained.

I currently work in a private mental health facility as well as running my private practice so I have extensive experience supporting people with the many challenges life can throw at you.

On a personal level, I am a kind, compassionate person who genuinely cares about my clients and is passionate about working in the mental health space.

Often I meet people at the worst time of their lives and to be able to listen to my clients, support them and provide them with coping mechanisms and techniques to allow them to overcome their challenges and work through difficult issues, to move forward into a happier place in their life is very rewarding.

How can I support you?

Please send me an email or give me a call so we can discuss how to start the journey to a happier, healthier life you deserve.
Practice opening hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights between 6 pm till 9 pm. Saturdays 8 am till 4 pm.
Issues I can help with
Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Chronic pain or illness, Communication issues, Conflict resolution, Depression, Eating disorders, Family or parenting, Grief and loss, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Phobias, Postnatal depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery, Veterans and Defence Forces issues, Violence
Type of therapy offered
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Solution-focussed therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Somatic psychotherapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Serenity Mental Health Services SmithfieldNSW2164