Joanna Reader

ANTI-FAT BIAS LEARNING AND SUPPORT

I co-run workshops to help practitioners uncover their unconscious bias, due to the cultural narrative of body size, by exploring and challenging the narrative around fat and debunking the health myths.

Together, we share how you can work in a more curious and anti-oppressive way to create a safe therapeutic space for clients of all sizes, but especially to those in bigger bodies.

We create nourishing and empowering communities by encouraging deep and challenging exploration of how you feel about your own body. The power of being able to talk about this so openly with others has repeatedly been mentioned in the feedback.

With 20 years experience working with body liberation, an MSc in Weight Stigma in Therapy, 14 years working as a psychotherapist and 30 years as a teacher.

Part 1: UNRAVELLING Body Shame: anti-fat bias and body acceptance

A safe, nourishing and empowering space to help you reflect on how you feel about bodies, unlearning body shame whilst exploring body acceptance and anti-fat bias.

Part 2: Anti-fat Bias in the Therapy Room (for those who have attended day 1)

An experiential workshop specifically for practitioners to become more curious & anti-oppressive in their work with clients of all sizes.

Testimonials

“It gave me huge insight into how so many of us hold personal trauma related to our bodies.”

“Enlightening, challenging & thought provoking – brilliantly presented.”

• I co-run anti-fat bias and body acceptance WORKSHOPS for therapists - see my website for more info.
• I also offer bespoke COACHING package – for 60 or 90 days - contact me for more details on pricing and a free 30 minute discovery call

We will explore: 

• body shame
  
• self-judgement
  
• family messages
  
• food rules
  
• limited beliefs
  
• societal bias 

I am a qualified and accredited counsellor, supervisor, coach and teacher and I am a registered member of the BACP. I have experience of counselling for the past 14 years, supervising counsellors, trainee therapists and Local Authority staff, as well as teachers and other practitioners who work with young people for the past 9 years. I have particular experience of working in school settings having been a teacher since 1996.

Daytime availability most days.

Searching for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with so many other challenges, but you're here so you’ve taken the first step! Choosing the right therapist is crucial as you'll want to know if you 'click' and want to feel sure they understand what you need. That's why I offer a zoom consultation before committing further.

You might be navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, low self-worth. You may be struggling with the challenges of parenting, menopause, ADHD, a toxic relationship or lasting effects of body shame and wondering how to move forward. In therapy your experiences will be heard, understood, and supported and each session is tailored to you. Together we'll work to make sense of what's going on, process the stress and we will find a way forward.

I work within a person-centered approach - that is, I work with you as a person and how you relate to issues in your life, helping you to understand yourself better as opposed to 'treating problems'.

As an LGBTQIA-welcoming, fat-positive accredited counsellor, supervisor and coach, I have particular interest in the healing of body-image wounds whatever the reason for your body shame and in supporting any aspect of gender transition.

Feeling validated, finding meaning and making sense of thoughts and feelings with support from someone alongside you, can bring about a lot of relief and progress with so many of life’s struggles. So whatever is happening or has happened that has brought you here, I can provide you with a safe, holding, validating, confidential space to explore whatever is troubling you.

(There are significant savings when paying upfront for block booking. And an initial session is at a reduced rate.)

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ALSO! See joreader.com for:

COURSES on how to navigate body image with your teen

PARENT CONSULTATIONS - especially parents of teenagers, trans children, navigating any part of the adolescent mental health system.

Mother Daughter RELATIONSHIP COACHING (online)

Therapy in person is held in north Bristol or online via Zoom.

I'm an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist of 15 years and a qualified Clinical Supervisor (11 years) who undertakes continuous development & training.  

Clients aged 13y upwards are welcome to work with me having worked with teens, schools and their parents for almost 30 years, in other careers as well as counselling, including teaching, young offenders, education welfare, school attendance and parenting.

Other work includes: Trainer/Coach in Body Acceptance, Parenting and the Mother-Daughter relationship.

Professional Membership and Responsibility.

Professional Member of the BACP and DfES, and a UKRCP Accredited Registered Independent Counsellor. 

Holds up to date enhanced DBS disclosure and full public liability insurance.

I work within the BACP ethical framework for good practice, attends ongoing professional development and undertakes regular supervision in order to maintain the professional standards required for this work.  

Initial session* is at half price.

You can bulk book sessions for savings on hourly rate.

*A no obligation initial session is offered at a reduced rate for you to hear how I work, to begin talking about what is troubling you, to ask any questions, and to begin to explore how we might work together before committing further.

Daytime availability most days.

Searching for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already dealing with so many other challenges, but you're here so you’ve taken the first step! Choosing the right therapist is crucial as you'll want to know if you 'click' and want to feel sure they understand what you need. That's why I offer a zoom consultation before committing further.

You might be navigating anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, low self-worth. You may be struggling with the challenges of parenting, menopause, ADHD, a toxic relationship or lasting effects of body shame and wondering how to move forward. In therapy your experiences will be heard, understood, and supported and each session is tailored to you. Together we'll work to make sense of what's going on, process the stress and we will find a way forward.

I work within a person-centered approach - that is, I work with you as a person and how you relate to issues in your life, helping you to understand yourself better as opposed to 'treating problems'.

As an LGBTQIA-welcoming, fat-positive accredited counsellor, supervisor and coach, I have particular interest in the healing of body-image wounds whatever the reason for your body shame and in supporting any aspect of gender transition.

Feeling validated, finding meaning and making sense of thoughts and feelings with support from someone alongside you, can bring about a lot of relief and progress with so many of life’s struggles. So whatever is happening or has happened that has brought you here, I can provide you with a safe, holding, validating, confidential space to explore it.

(There are significant savings when paying upfront for block booking. And an initial session is at a reduced rate.)

------

ALSO! See joreader.com for:

COURSES on how to navigate body image with your teen

PARENT CONSULTATIONS - especially parents of teenagers, trans children, navigating any part of the adolescent mental health system.

Mother Daughter RELATIONSHIP COACHING (online)

Therapy in person is held in north Bristol or online via Zoom.

I'm an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist of 15 years and a qualified Clinical Supervisor (11 years) who undertakes continuous development & training.

Clients aged 13y upwards are welcome to work with me having worked with teens, schools and their parents for almost 30 years, in other careers as well as counselling, including teaching, young offenders, education welfare, school attendance and parenting.

Other work includes: Trainer/Coach in Body Acceptance, Parenting and the Mother-Daughter relationship.

My Professional Membership and Responsibilities are:

• Professional Member of the BACP and DfES, and a UKRCP Accredited Registered Independent Counsellor.
  
• Holding an up to date enhanced DBS disclosure and 
• Having full public liability insurance.
• Working within the BACP ethical framework for good practice
• Attending ongoing professional development
• Undertaking regular supervision in order to maintain the professional standards required for this work.  

Initial session* is at half price.

You can bulk book sessions for savings on hourly rate.

*A no obligation initial session is offered at a reduced rate for you to hear how I work, to begin talking about what is troubling you, to ask any questions, and to begin to explore how we might work together before committing further.

Online daytime availability most days but no after-school slots.

As an LGBTQIA-welcoming, fat-positive accredited counsellor, supervisor and coach, I specialise in BODY SHAME, NARCISSISM, ADHD & MENOPAUSE, female empowerment, and PARENTING (especially ND and/or trans kids).

Feeling validated, finding meaning and making sense of thoughts and feelings with support from someone alongside you, can bring about a lot of relief and progress with so many of life’s struggles.

I have lived experience of healing from narcissistic abuse, ADHD, menopause, extensive experience with teenagers and schools, and I have published research and run courses about the healing of body-image wounds and finding peace in the body you’re already in. However, the way I‘ve been trained means I can work with whatever issue you bring, such as: anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, grief, anger, OCD, self-worth etc.

You will have control over the direction our sessions take because I work within a person-centered approach - that is, I work with you as a person and how you relate to issues in your life, helping you to understand yourself better as opposed to 'treating problems'.

So whatever is happening or has happened that has brought you here, I can provide you with a safe, holding, validating, confidential therapeutic relationship to start the work.

My fees start at £85, with significant savings when paying upfront for block booking. An initial session is £40.

ALSO:

1) I also coach women to help them heal from their body-image wounds to find peace in the body they're in. I run courses on fat discrimination and body acceptance and I welcome anyone wanting support with body shame.

2) I offer PARENT CONSULTATIONS - ask me! I especially enjoy working with parents of teenagers and parents with trans children.

3) I am also interested in the Mother-Daughter relationship as I am a certified Mother Daughter COACH.

See www.joreader.com for further info.

I initially graduated with a degree in music from Cardiff in 1996 followed by teaching training in Bath. After a short career teaching music in both a secondary school and a Young Offenders Institute, I became an Education Welfare Officer supporting families through difficult times which prevented their child from going to school and later co-managed the service. Then, whilst training to become a Counsellor, I managed a Parent Support Advisor Service in Bath & NE Somerset and later managed a schools-based counselling service in South Wales.

I qualified as a Counsellor in 2011 with an MSc in Counselling, qualifying as a Counselling Supervisor in 2014. I am also a Body Acceptance Coach, Parenting Coach and Mother-Daughter Coach!

I run my private practice in person in Bristol and online via Zoom.

***JANUARY SALE - £110 saving on 6 sessions!***

Initial session* is at half price (£40).

Usually you can bulk book 6 at a time and get a £60 saving overall (effectively bringing the session fee to £75), otherwise paying session by session is £85 per 50 minutes, but in January there is £110 to be saved if paid upfront before 31 Jan. 6 sessions = £400

*A no obligation initial session is offered at a reduced rate for you to hear how I work, to begin talking about what is troubling you, to ask any questions, and to begin to explore how we might work together before committing further.

Most weekday daytimes have availability, no evenings.

I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, coaches and other practitioners in a variety of the helping professions.

As an LGBTQIA-welcoming, fat-positive qualified & accredited counsellor, supervisor and coach, I have special interests and experience in:

BODY SHAME

NARCISSISM

ADHD &/or MENOPAUSE

GENDER IDENTITY

TEENAGERS

FEMALE issues

PARENTING (especially ND and/or trans kids).

I have a wealth of experience with teenagers, parents and schools as having worked in them in various roles for almost 30 years I especially understand the subtle complex nuances of working in an educational setting.

I am a qualified counsellor, supervisor and teacher and I am an accredited member of the BACP and a member of the DfES. I have experience of supervising counsellors, coaches and school staff in private practice, trainee therapists completing their studies, Local Authority staff, as well as teachers and other practitioners who work with young people.

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My belief about the purpose of supervision is that it is:

- anything that engages you in the development of your practice and promotes and safeguards the wellbeing of you and your clients

- anything which supports and facilitates your learning, understanding, growth and development as a practitioner

- a collaborative process

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I am a LGBTQIA-welcoming and HAES-aligned .

I am also an EMPOWERMENT COACH helping women heal from their body-image wounds to find peace in the body they're in.

I am also interested in the Mother-Daughter relationship as I am a M-D COACH and enjoy working with parents of teenagers, as well as adults of all ages.

See www.joreader.com for further info.

I initially graduated with a degree in music from Cardiff in 1996 followed by teaching training in Bath. After a short career teaching music in both a secondary school and a Young Offenders Institute, I became an Education Welfare Officer supporting families through difficult times which prevented their child from going to school and later co-managed the service. Then, whilst training to become a Counsellor, I managed a Parent Support Advisor Service in Bath & NE Somerset and later managed a schools-based counselling service in South Wales.

I qualified as a Counsellor in 2011 with an MSc in Counselling, qualifying as a Counselling Supervisor in 2014.

I am a Body Empowerment Coach and Mother-Daughter Coach.

I run my private practice from home in person (Bristol) or online.

Book a free half hour with me on zoom to see if we are a good fit. 

Availability weekday daytimes.

FYI I work online.

I offer clinical supervision to counsellors, coaches and other practitioners in a variety of the helping professions especially School Counsellors as having worked in schools in various roles for almost 30 years I understand the subtle complex nuances of working as a therapist in an educational setting.

I am a qualified counsellor, supervisor and teacher and I am an accredited member of the BACP. I have experience of supervising counsellors, coaches and school staff in private practice, trainee therapists completing their studies, Local Authority staff, as well as teachers and other practitioners who work with young people. I have particular experience of working in school settings.

My belief about the purpose of supervision is that it is:

- anything that engages you in the development of your practice and promotes and safeguards the wellbeing of you and your clients

- anything which supports and facilitates your learning, understanding, growth and development as a practitioner

- a collaborative process

——

My specialties are: body image, narcissism, teenagers. parenting (especially ND kids and/or trans kids), ADHD and menopause. However I work with most of life’s issues and can support you in any area of your client work.

I am a LGBTQIA-welcoming, HAES-aligned accredited counsellor and supervisor.

I am also an EMPOWERMENT COACH helping women heal from their body-image wounds to find peace in the body they're in. Working from a HAES-aligned perspective and as a trainer in fat discrimination, I welcome anyone wanting support with body shame.

I am also interested in the Mother-Daughter relationship as I am a M-D COACH and enjoy working with parents of teenagers, as well as adults of all ages.

See www.joreader.com for further info.

I initially graduated with a degree in music from Cardiff in 1996 followed by teaching training in Bath. After a short career teaching music in both a secondary school and a Young Offenders Institute, I became an Education Welfare Officer supporting families through difficult times which prevented their child from going to school and later co-managed the service. Then, whilst training to become a Counsellor, I managed a Parent Support Advisor Service in Bath & NE Somerset and later managed a schools-based counselling service in South Wales.

I qualified as a Counsellor in 2011 with an MSc in Counselling, qualifying as a Counselling Supervisor in 2014. I am also a certified Body Empowerment Coach and a certified Mother-Daughter coach 

I run my private practice online.

Book a free half hour via zoom to see if we feel a good fit.