Carla Baker, BACP
Experienced integrative counsellor for life changes
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- 14 years experience
- Attachment focus
- Practical strategies
About Carla
Carla Baker is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience in England. She trained in integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and holds a postgraduate qualification in attachment, trauma and mental health for children, young people and adults. Carla aims to offer calm, respectful care that responds to the person in front of her.
Clients can bring worries about stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life changes. She also works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse. LGBT issues, self-esteem and sleep problems are among other areas she supports.
Carla uses a blend of approaches to shape therapy around each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot and change thoughts and habits that feed distress.
Her way of working is collaborative and practical. She will listen first, then agree on goals and simple steps to move forward. Sessions aim to be straightforward and relevant to daily life, whether the focus is on emotional coping, communication or career worries.
People who come to Carla often want steady, down-to-earth support during a difficult period. She invites clients to ask questions and to shape the pace of work so it fits their needs and circumstances.
Clients can bring worries about stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life changes. She also works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse. LGBT issues, self-esteem and sleep problems are among other areas she supports.
Carla uses a blend of approaches to shape therapy around each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help people spot and change thoughts and habits that feed distress.
Her way of working is collaborative and practical. She will listen first, then agree on goals and simple steps to move forward. Sessions aim to be straightforward and relevant to daily life, whether the focus is on emotional coping, communication or career worries.
People who come to Carla often want steady, down-to-earth support during a difficult period. She invites clients to ask questions and to shape the pace of work so it fits their needs and circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that suit remote therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness or repeated relationship conflicts are part of the problem. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own pace and priorities, using listening and reflection to help someone find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then works on practical steps to change behaviours and mood.Finding the right approach is often part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and daily life, then try methods that suit those needs. Decisions about which approach to use are made together and can shift as progress is made.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain steady contact during periods of change while keeping the focus on practical tools and relationship patterns.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carla help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes, along with relationship, family and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then agrees goals and simple steps that fit everyday life.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Carla has 14 years of professional experience and a postgraduate qualification in attachment, trauma and mental health for children, young people and adults.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people use sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.