Layla - Counsellor
Layla – Counsellor
- Qualified Integrative Counsellor
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (MBACP)
- Adults and young people (18+)
- Presentation specialisms: Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges, Self-esteem, Stress (Work, school and Personal) and Trauma.
- Appointments are available in the daytime and evenings.
- Online & Telephone.
Offering compassionate, trauma-informed therapy rooted in respect, empathy, and empowerment
About Layla
Layla is a qualified Integrative Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with a background in therapeutic counselling and over a decade of frontline experience in the care sector. She is passionate about supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes, particularly those shaped by trauma, abuse, anxiety, and self-doubt.
Layla’s counselling style is warm, collaborative, and adaptable. She integrates person-centred, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches, believing that therapy should honour each person’s unique story while providing tools for deeper understanding and healing. She also weaves in aspects of CBT, guided meditation, visualisation, and inner child work, depending on the client’s needs.
At the core of her work is a belief in the power of safe, trusting relationships—especially for those whose past experiences have involved disempowerment or fear.
Specialist Experience in Domestic Abuse & Trauma Support
Layla brings a depth of insight and sensitivity to her trauma work, grounded in her placement experience with Hestia Women’s Domestic Abuse Refuge. There, she provided both face-to-face and online therapy to women navigating recovery from domestic violence.
Her work included supporting clients through:
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anxiety and panic
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Uncertainty around their future and identity
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Attachment wounds and relational difficulties
Layla’s humanistic foundation helped clients feel respected and safe, allowing for the reparative work needed to rebuild trust and self-worth. Her integrative approach allowed her to blend emotional exploration with practical techniques for emotional regulation, coping strategies, and safety planning.
She was also actively involved in risk assessment, safeguarding, and multi-agency advocacy, collaborating with solicitors, housing officers, the Home Office, and other professionals to support her clients’ broader wellbeing. When necessary, she has facilitated referrals to mental health services and psychologists to ensure holistic care.
Therapeutic Approach
Layla’s integrative style means she draws from a range of therapeutic models to suit the needs of each client:
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Person-Centred Therapy – Offers a non-judgmental, empathetic space where you are supported to explore your experiences at your own pace.
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Humanistic Principles – Help build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a sense of personal empowerment.
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Psychodynamic Insights – Bring attention to how early life experiences and unconscious patterns might influence current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
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CBT Tools – Support the development of practical strategies for managing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm.
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Creative and Somatic Work – Techniques like guided meditation, visualisation, and inner child work can deepen self-compassion and body awareness.
Layla believes in working with clients rather than on them, helping each person feel truly seen and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
Issues Layla Can Help With
Layla supports adults (18+) with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
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Trauma and abuse recovery
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Anxiety and emotional regulation
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Low self-esteem and shame
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Grief and loss
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Depression and overwhelm
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Inner child and attachment work
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Life transitions and identity issues
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Relational or interpersonal difficulties
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Cultural, systemic, or intersectional challenges
Her counselling is always inclusive, affirming, and trauma-informed. She has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with disabilities, individuals navigating the justice system, and people living with complex emotional or physical needs.
Background and Values
Layla’s early experience in the care sector, supporting people with Alzheimer’s, hoarding behaviours, and re-entry after prison, has given her a strong foundation in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability. She brings this same grounded presence to her counselling sessions, alongside professional strengths in:
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Risk awareness and safeguarding
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Multi-agency collaboration
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Crisis intervention and grounding techniques
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Therapeutic report writing
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Advocacy and ethical care
She is deeply committed to ongoing learning, reflective practice, and ensuring each client feels respected and understood.
A Note from Layla
“You don’t have to carry things alone. I offer a space where your experiences are honoured, your voice is heard, and your story is met with care. Together, we’ll explore what’s brought you here and work towards greater clarity, strength, and emotional balance.”
Session Availability
Layla offers both online and telephone sessions, with flexible session times to accommodate your schedule.
More Info
Location: Online
Types of Sessions
- Online
- Phone
Types of Client
- Young People (18+)
- Adults
- Older People
- Organisations
- Employee Assistance Programmes
Languages
- English
Availability
- Daytime
- Evening
Professional Membership
- Member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (MBACP).
Therapeutic Approach & Training
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Areas of Counselling Layla works with:
Alcoholism
Drug addiction
Gambling
Hoarding
Internet addiction
Smoking
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
Eating Discorder
Diabetes
Healthy Eating
Weight Management
Career counselling
Redundancy
Work-related stress
Executive Coaching
Bereavement
Cancer
Carer support
Discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Loneliness
Low self-confidence
Low self-esteem
Self-harm
Spirituality
Suicidal thoughts
Anger management
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Feeling sad
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Panic attacks
Paranoia
Passive-aggressive behaviour
Phobias
Postnatal depression
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Stress
ADHD
Asperger’s syndrome
Autism
Disabilities
ADD
Abortion
Abuse
Affairs and betrayals
Attachment disorder in children
Behaviour problems
Bullying
Child-related issues
Childhood bereavement
Childhood bullying
Children’s learning difficulties
Depression and anxiety in children
Domestic violence
Emotional abuse
Family issues
Infertility
Learning difficulties
Miscarriage
Physical abuse
Pregnancy and birth
Relationship problems
Separation and divorce
Separation anxiety
Sexual abuse
Sexuality
Young carers
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Sex Therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Trauma
- Listing ID: 1155
- Type of Support: CBT Counselling, Counselling, Emotion Freedom Technique
- Types of Counselling: Adults (18+)
- Type of Session: Online (Via Zoom & Skype), Phone
- Availability: Daytime, Evening