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Anila Babla, BACP

Psychodynamic and trauma informed therapist
  • Relationship and family support
  • Trauma and attachment work
  • English and Italian therapy

About Anila Babla

Anila Babla brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to work with people navigating difficult life changes and painful past experiences. She works from a psychodynamic perspective, helping clients understand how patterns formed in early life can shape current reactions, relationships, and coping styles. As a trained art therapist, she also values creative ways of exploring feelings and meaning, using expressive techniques alongside talk-based work when helpful.

Anila believes in empowering people to discover their own answers and supports clients as they explore values, connection, and personal strengths. She values difference, integrity, and authentic connection, and she is willing to sit with discomfort while helping clients move through dark or confusing places. Together with each client she aims to develop practical coping strategies that make it easier to live life more fully, whether challenges involve grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, or questions about purpose and identity.

She is accredited with BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings eight years of professional experience to her practice. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, focused on helping people find clearer pathways forward while respecting individual pace and preference.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsLife purposeSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Anila Babla have?

Anila Babla has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Anila Babla a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential.

In which languages does Anila Babla provide therapy?

Therapy is offered in English and Italian.

Where is Anila Babla located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Anila Babla as my therapist?

You can work with Anila Babla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Anila Babla work with international clients?

Yes, Anila Babla works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Anila Babla cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Anila Babla

Anila integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on helping people clarify their values and build flexible strategies to live in ways that matter to them, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and issues of motivation. Psychodynamic therapy explores how early relationships and unconscious patterns influence present feelings and behaviors, offering insight for long-standing relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and repeating life patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to address the impact of traumatic experiences by working carefully with memories, symptoms, and coping responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding 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 techniques over time and pacing the work according to what the client finds manageable. Registered professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Anila is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, the ability to choose the format that feels most comfortable, and continued access to support when in-person sessions are not possible.

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