Detti Balla , BACP

Detti Balla is a BACP registered counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, who specialises in clinical and disaster-related trauma. She combines specialist training in PTSD, disaster trauma, compassion fatigue and critical incident and stress management with a background in education to support people responding to traumatic events and ongoing stress. Over eight years of practice she works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction and a wide range of life changes, offering practical tools and emotional support to navigate those challenges.

Detti approaches each person with respect for their own expertise in their story, helping clients identify and build on existing strengths while removing barriers to hope and calmer living. Her work aims to equip people with coping strategies, restore a sense of agency and foster long-term resilience. She emphasises a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and involved in the direction of therapy.

Whether addressing compassion fatigue in carers and first responders, trauma from natural or human-caused disasters, parenting and family stresses, or mood and behavioral concerns, Detti offers a supportive, structured pathway toward clearer thinking and steadier functioning. If someone is ready to take the next step, she invites them to consider how she might help them move forward.

Approaches for remote trauma and stress support

Detti draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation while she provides empathic understanding and support - an approach that helps with self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to explore emotional patterns and attachment needs, helping clients and couples identify core emotions and reshape how they respond to one another in times of distress. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into sessions to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and managing difficult memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Detti works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods to suit individual circumstances and comfort with remote formats.

Online therapy with Detti is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or while travelling, reduce travel time and allow therapy to fit alongside work, family and caregiving responsibilities.