Sally Baker Therapist Media

Sally Baker - Senior Therapist & Media Commentator

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I’m a London based senior therapist, published writer, and media commentator.

l regularly write and comment about human behaviour and therapy insights for a range of different issues, including ITV's Love Island, celebrity life, sex & relationships, family, mental health, resilience, emotional & disordered eating, health & wellbeing.

On the consumer side, I have been interviewed and quoted in New York Post, HuffPost, MTV News, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Mirror, Metro, The Star, Cosmopolitan, Closer, Marie Claire, Woman & Home, Woman’s Health, LadBible, and Observer magazine.

On the corporate side, I have been commissioned by Cow PR, journeyfurther.com, media.com, Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates, Savoo.co.uk, splashabout.com, Optrex and experthr.com.

I’ve appeared as an invited guest on BBC Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio 5 Drive Time, BBC Radio 5 Afternoon Edition, BBC Radio 5 Sunday evening programme, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Scotland and TalkRadio.

I am a guest speaker and workshop leader on a range of topics including perseverance, overcoming emotional eating, human behaviour, confidence building and self-transformation.

I am a published author with Hammersmith Books currently completing my third title, 'The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out' for publication in late 2019.

I love to blog and tweet on all things therapy, celebrity and the glimpses of human vulnerability that exist just below the polished, shiny surface of popular culture which I find endlessly fascinating.

Working with me
If you are interested in finding out more about my work or to see how we can work together, including corporate commissions, please contact my PR Manager Caroline Eddins.

E: carrie@returnonconnection.com
Tel: + (44) 07796 780663;
T: @blondepreneur (DM’s open)

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Love Island

Celebrity

Quoted by journalist Rebecca Reid for The Metro about why we find some celebrities annoying. May 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/26/find-celebrities-irrationally-annoying-9323360/annoying-celebs/

Commissioned by The Independent’s Life Style Editor Harriet Hall to write an opinion piece in The Independent Life Style Section about how a new royal baby affects the psychology of the wider public. July 2019
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-baby-christening-archie-meghan-markle-prince-harry-republicans-a8990261.html

MTV's 'True Love or True Lies UK

Sally Baker wrote and scripted insights and observations as a therapist and behavioural specialist for Celebrity Big Brother 2018 on the interactions between Dan Osborne and Gabby Allen.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/key-signs-lying-slouching-face-13036052

Interviewed on camera as a therapist and behavioural specialist for MTV News for MTV's summer series ‘True Loves or True Lies’ explaining on camera how to pick up on the signs when someone is lying to you and how to tell when someone is really keen on you. Directed by Daniel Harding. Featured on YouTube, The Mirror, The Metro, Viva Manchester and other platforms. August 2018
http://vivamanchester.co.uk/can-use-body-language-posture-see-someone-lying/

BBC Radio 5 Live
Leaving Neverland Documentary
Invited guest on host Stephen Nolan’s Sunday evening programme to discuss the alleged sexual abuse of Wade Robson and James Safechuck as children by Michael Jackson in the documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ and to explore why survivors of sexual abuse are often considered to be unreliable witnesses. The interview was timed to coincide with the broadcast of the documentary on Channel 4 television later that same week. 3 March 2019

Daily Mail Show Business Section
"So, drugs are cool", Lily?
Interviewed by Faye White, Show business reporter to provide expert comments as therapist commenting on Lily Allen’s recent admissions about drugs. 16 May 2018,
https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20180516/281578061311079

Sex and Relationships

Family

Mental Health

I was interviewed on camera by Andy Wasley who produced & directed this short documentary about how mental health can be improved by spending time in nature.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=A0MIPoKazyM

Quoted by journalist Chloe Stewart in The Daily Star Showbiz section under the heading TV therapist HITS OUT at Jeremy Kyle Show: ‘We’ve all had enough.’ May 2019
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/778769/jeremy-kyle-show-guest-death-steve-dymond-dies-suspended-off-air

Interviewed and quoted by Journalist Sarah Randall for shoutoutuk.org to discuss how air brushing apps can play on people’s insecurities about how they look and can impact mental well being. May 2019
https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2019/05/20/capitalising-on-insecurity-apps-that-make-us-feel-good/

We can’t all check ourselves into a mental health facility for #MeTime but more sleep, better nutrition, taking some time out plus saying no to neg. people, class A drugs & forcing yourself onwards can help. #BritneySpears #mentalhealth
— Sally Baker TV Therapist (@sally_Therapist) April 5, 2019

Observer Magazine Weekend Supplement
Psychology of Gift Buying
Journalist Sophie Goddard commissioned me to provide expert insights and comments on what makes gift buying so challenging for many people.
The copy was part of paid for content for ao.com campaign. Published 23 December 2018 Print version

The Telegraph Lifestyle Section
Blue Monday reconsidered: Why we should celebrate this annual day of sadness
Journalist Jack Rear interviewed me for my expert opinion on the pressure people feel under to be happy all of the time and what’s wrong with leaning in to honour all our feelings. January 2019
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/mind/blue-monday-reconsidered-should-celebrate-annual-day-sadness/

The Telegraph
The Rise of 'gymhibition' - and how to overcome it. Interviewed by journalist Tomé Morrissy-Swan to provide strategies for readers to decrease the incidence of anxiety linked to social media and popular culture pressure to be body-perfect when going to a gym. January 2019
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/rise-gymhibition-overcome/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em

BBC Radio 5 Live
Blue Monday
Invited guest on the Afternoon Edition with host Nihal Arthanayake and fellow guest Professor Paul Dolan to discuss and provide expert comments on the pressure to be happy all of the time. Interview coincided with Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. January 2019

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000233x

'Talk Radio' Breakfast Show
Compulsive Shopping
Invited guest interviewed by presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer for corporate client FinTec Company 'iZettle' about the addictive nature of online shopping with the retail giants. October 2018

Metro UK
"Is toxic positivity ruining your mental health?"
Interviewed and quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas about the pressure to always be happy and to ignore more challenging emotions. Published to coincide with International Day of Happiness. March 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/20/is-toxic-positivity-ruining-your-mental-health-8943433/

Metro UK
'What do constant nightmares tell you?'
Interviewed by journalist Almara Abgarian for the Metro UK to provide expert insights into nightmares and what clues they can provide for mental health. February 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/17/constant-nightmares-sign-mental-health-problems-8649694/?ito=article.amp.share.top.email

Metro UK
‘Oniomania: the behavioural disorder that goes beyond being a shopaholic’
Quoted by name and profession by Bethany Smith about compulsive behaviour. May 2018
https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/23/oniomania-the-behavioural-disorder-that-goes-beyond-being-a-shopaholic-7557837?ito=mweb.article.share.top.email

Wearable.com
‘How wearable devices are becoming key players in the fight against addiction’
Quoted in Wearable feature by journalist Becca Caddy about addictive behaviour with high functioning addicts and how to change behaviour. May 2018 https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/wearable-tech-virtual-reality-and-addiction-6103

Metro UK
‘The idea of getting rid of it would make me panic and freeze’: What its like to have hoarding disorder
Quoted by name and profession by Sirena Bergman about this compulsive behaviour. May 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/18/the-idea-of-getting-rid-of-it-would-make-me-panic-and-freeze-what-its-like-to-have-hoarding-disorder-7556619/

Metro UK
‘Stop telling me to go on a digital detox: social media is actually helping my mental health’
Quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas about how social media can help some people feel connected - especially when too anxious to go out. February 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/17/stop-telling-me-to-go-on-a-digital-detox-social-media-is-actually-helping-my-mental-health-7312368/?ito=cbshare

Metro UK
‘Planning your wedding when you have depression: how I made it work’
Quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas to provide expert therapeutic based advice and suggested coping strategies. February 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/27/planning-your-wedding-can-be-overwhelming-when-you-have-depression-heres-how-i-made-it-work-7343660/?ito=cbshare

City, University of London
Interviewed by journalism student Molly Long for her written research on the enduring affects on self-esteem and mental well-being of an early toxic relationship. March 2019

City, University of London
Interviewed by journalism student Julia Gdowka for her written feature on the impact of weather and climate change on mental health. March 2019

City, University of London
Audio interview to provide expert comments for a radio news package on loneliness and its impact on mental health by journalism student Valeria Martinez at City, University of London. February 2019

Plaftf9rm
#TimetoTalk National Campaign
As part of the #TimetoTalk social media campaign I was interviewed by journalist David Hillier for Platf9rm who asked me to recommend mental health strategies to set up and maintain a healthier relationship with social media when you're working as a freelance. February 2019
https://www.platf9rm.com/blog/how-to-be-a-freelancer-and-maintain-a-good-relationship-with-social-media-mental-health

Resilience

Emotional and Disordered Eating

Invited to be a guest blog post contributor for Healthista discussing the role of your emotions in weightloss and weight gain. “13 tips for weight loss without dieting - clue it’s all in your head”
https://www.healthista.com/13-tips-for-weight-loss-without-dieting-clue-head/

“The do’s and don’ts of mindful eating” featured on the Weight Watchers official website with quote from the book I co-wrote with @LizHogon ‘7 Simple Steps to Stop Emotional Eating.
https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/article/dos-and-donts-mindful-eating

I was interviewed by Anita Bhagwandas for her feature, “Are you guilty of emotional eating? Here’s how to break the habit – fast” in Marie Claire print and online editions to mark the publication of the second book I co-wrote with Liz Hogon’s ‘How to Feel Differently About Food.’ January 2017
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/food-drink/emotional-eater-how-to-break-habit-463690

BBC Scotland
Personal Best weekly lunch time programme
“How To Feel Differently About Food: author and therapist Sally Baker explains why we need to eat for nourishment and health instead of out of habit or for emotional reasons ... and suggests simple ways we can kick-start some positive new habits.”

BBC Radio Wales
Crash Dieting
Invited and paid expert guest to discuss the pressure on young women, in particular, to attempt crash diets, obtain potentially dangerous diet pills or have plastic surgery to fit a very narrow ideal of body-shape and size. August 2018

Grazia
'My Teatox Habit Turned into a Laxative Abuse Problem'
Quoted by name and profession by India Benjamin as an expert in disordered eating. 30 March 2018.
https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/teatox-detox-teas-dangers/

Closer Magazine
Summer Diet Special Beach Body
Mindset tips commissioned by Maddy Biddulph. Print edition May 2018

Understanding Obesity - The Sally Baker Interview
Interviewed by bariatric surgery advocate and influencer Danielle Hallette on her YouTube channel.

The Femedic
'We Need to Talk About Intuitive Eating'
My therapeutic experience of what intuitive eating means, especially in the face of an eating disorder, is quoted here by journalist and founder of The Femedic platform, Monica Karpinski. January 2019
https://thefemedic.com/news/we-need-to-talk-about-intuitive-eating/

Health and Wellbeing

Human Behaviour

Corporate

Speaker Events, Workshops and Podcast Guest

Sally Baker is available as an expert contributor for live events and workshops . She draws on her many years of experience as a senior therapist to provide deep, meaningful strategies and effective therapeutic approaches and commentary.

PSTEC and weight loss interview
Invited podcast guest to explain how I successfully use a specific therapy approach in my therapy practice to achieve successful weight loss for my clients.
https://pstecaudiosource.org/771/pstec-interview-sally-baker-weight-loss

Wonder Woman of the month workshop
London
Guest presenter talking on the topic of ‘How limiting beliefs can keep us from fulfilling our full potential’ to Wonder Women’s membership group.
https://wonderwomanworkshops.com.au/wonder-woman-of-the-month-sally-baker/

Invited as a panelist:
‘Why Perseverance Matters’ live discussion hosted by Natwest Entrepreneurial Hub as part of Sage Business Meetup in Islington, London. Accompanied by two other panelists (Geoffrey Williams, Director, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, Thomas Reuters, and Leela Bassi, Multilingual Speaker and Mentor) with a live audience. November 2018

“Sally was a fantastic panellist at the Why Perseverance Matters event that I hosted. She was authentic and not afraid to give a challenging point of view. She explains things well, with humour and provides food for thought. Sally was easy to work in partnership with. The queen of soundbites, I would highly recommend her as a speaker.” Jenny Garrett Panel Chair, Award Winning Executive Coach, Author, TEDx Speaker, TV Expert.

Sally has been an invited guest speaker:
‘The Best You’ Conference and Exhibition 2017
Annual International Conference Meridian Energy Therapists, Eastbourne 2016
NLP Confidence Experts, London 2016

Interviewed as an expert therapist:
Take Your Power Back Summit 2018
International Menopause Summit 2018

Sally regularly speaks and comments on topics such as:
Strategies for transforming & resolving anxiety and panic attacks
Workplace mental health
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
High functioning addicts
The perfectionist imperative
Overcoming emotional eating
Ending self-sabotaging behaviour
Resilience building and how to erase negative limiting beliefs.
Technology and parental boundaries
Family relationship re self-harming, disordered eating
Self-care burnout prevention
Stress Management