Carla Baker , BACP

Carla Baker is a UK-based therapist with 14 years of professional experience, licensed in England and trained in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She also completed a postgraduate qualification focused on attachment, trauma, and mental health across the lifespan, working with children, young people, and adults. Carla combines this specialist training with a practical, person-focused approach to support individuals and couples facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges.

Carla prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship. She individualizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique history, goals, and circumstances, and she works collaboratively to help clients explore healthier patterns, strengthen relationships, and rebuild a sense of wellbeing. In addition to her psychotherapeutic training, Carla holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a leading UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, which reflects adherence to professional standards.

Recognizing that seeking help is a courageous first step, Carla offers steady support through the process of change. She aims to create a space where practical strategies and reflective work come together, helping clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches for online relationship and trauma work

Carla offers therapeutic approaches that translate well to online formats and focus on building connection and practical coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand emotional needs, attachment styles, and how to create more secure connections in intimate and family relationships. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work - it encourages self-exploration through empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and supports people in finding their own solutions to stress, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is practical and goal-oriented, useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and managing everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla will work with each client to consider needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods as progress unfolds so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to suit each situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations, while retaining the same focus on therapeutic goals and progress.