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Specialises in

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy

• Transactional Analysis (TA)
• Trauma focused CBT

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Offers:
Video and telephone appointments

About
Dr Laura Baker � Clinical Psychologist
Dr Laura Baker is a Clinical Psychologist who has been qualified for over 10 years. Dr Laura Baker trained at the University of Exeter's Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme, qualifying in 2014. Since then, Laura has worked two roles firstly in NHS services in specialist paediatric services, providing psychological assessment, support and interventions for children, young people, and families. Secondly, she has provided psychological therapy to children, young people and adults in a private capacity for a range of psychological difficulties.

She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Areas of Specialist Experience
Laura supports families navigating a variety of issues, including:
� Anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, worry, health anxiety, social anxiety)
� Low mood
� Behavioural challenges
� Sleep problems
� Eating difficulties
� Emotional and psychological challenges related to physical ill health in children and young people

She also works with adults experiencing:
� Anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, worry, health anxiety, social anxiety)
� Depression and low mood
� Anger management
� Long-term physical health conditions e.g. chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), diabetes, chronic pain, asthma

Therapeutic Approach
Laura believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for effective psychological work. She offers a compassionate, client centred, and collaborative approach�guided by each individual's unique experiences, values, and needs to inform the most appropriate therapeutic path.
She integrates a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including:
� Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
� Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
� Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
� Mindfulness-based approaches
� Solution-Focused Therapy
� Narrative Therapy

In her work with children and young people, Laura also incorporates creative and non-verbal methods to help them explore their feelings and experiences in ways that feel safe and accessible.

Areas of interest

Laura supports children and young people families navigating a variety of issues, including:
Anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, worry, health anxiety, social anxiety)
Low mood
Behavioural challenges
Sleep problems
Eating difficulties
Emotional and psychological challenges related to physical ill health in children and young people

She also works with adults experiencing:
Anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, worry, health anxiety, social anxiety)
Depression and low mood
Anger management
Long-term physical health conditions e.g. chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), diabetes, chronic pain, asthma

Therapeutic Approach
She integrates a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based approaches
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Oncology

• Pain management
• Psychophysiological disorders
• Rheumatological conditions

• CFS
• diabetes