Anila Babla , BACP

Anila Babla brings a calm, non-judgmental presence to people navigating difficult life changes, relationship challenges, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma. She works with the understanding that many habitual responses develop early in life, and she uses psychodynamic ideas to explore how past patterns influence present reactions. As a trained art therapist, she also values creative ways of expressing and processing emotion when words alone do not feel enough.

Anila believes in empowering people to find their own answers. She emphasizes integrity, connection, and individual difference, and she is willing to accompany clients through painful or uncomfortable material when that is needed for growth. Her practice blends reflective psychodynamic work with trauma-focused techniques and elements of acceptance-based approaches, helping clients develop practical coping strategies and build a fuller life. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her alignment with recognised professional standards in the UK.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Anila draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Psychodynamic Therapy explores recurring patterns and early relationship experiences that shape current behavior and emotional responses, which can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and self-understanding. Trauma-Focused Therapy is also part of her work and concentrates on processing traumatic events and building practical coping strategies for the effects of trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Anila works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the work over time as things change. She aims to combine approaches in ways that make sense for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and maintain continuity when life is busy or circumstances change. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent care across distances and to adapt session styles to what works best for each person.