About Me
Supporting Families and Children Through Challenges
I’m Carla, a compassionate counsellor and experienced child and family social worker, offering mental health support to individuals throughout the UK, with a particular focus on children and young people. My approach is centred on building strong relationships, enhancing communication, and nurturing positive, healthy connections for everyone I work with.
My Journey
Having grown up in a separated family and as a parent to a neurodivergent child, I understand first-hand how important it is for children and young people to feel truly seen, heard, and supported. I’ve always been passionate about creating a safe space where they can be themselves, somewhere they don’t have to have it all figured out.
Over the years, I’ve supported children, teens, and young adults through a wide range of challenges, whether they’re feeling overwhelmed at school, navigating changes at home, struggling with confidence, or finding it hard to express their emotions or build connections. I’m here to listen without judgment, walk alongside them, and help them develop the tools they need to feel more empowered, understood, and hopeful about the future.
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Memberships
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Social Work England -SW3306
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NCPS- Professional standards authority accredited register NCS23-05588
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Qualifications
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Diploma in Counselling
Knowsley College – Liverpool
2013 to 2014
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BA (hons) in Social Work
John Moore’s University
2007 – 2011
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Diploma in Youth Work
St. Helens College – St Helens
2000 - 2002
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​​Additional Training & CPD
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Diploma in Counselling Knowsley College – Liverpool2013 to 2014
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Adult Safeguarding Training – Levels 1, 2 & 3
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Training
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
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National Advocacy Visiting Training
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Level 1
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Managing Stress and Building Resilience
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Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Young People
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Neurodiversity Awareness
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Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
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Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People
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Creative and Play-Based Interventions in Counselling
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Trauma-Informed Practice
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Attachment and Emotional Development in Childhood
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Mental Health Awareness in Schools
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Communication Strategies for Working with Neurodivergent Young People
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