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Louise Banks

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Louise Banks

BACP

Supportive counsellor for life changes

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Experience
17 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • CBT and person centred

About Louise

Louise Banks is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and difficult life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem and problems with sleep. Louise works with people who are coping with separation and divorce and related feelings such as guilt, shame or emptiness.

She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions combine listening with practical ideas when these are useful. The aim is to build small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

Louise draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow what matters most to the client in the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, offering ways to notice thoughts and try new coping strategies. These methods are used to address things like worry, low mood, obsessive thoughts and trouble sleeping.

She has 17 years of experience and holds BACP, which is shown here as the credential supplied. That background shapes a calm, patient style that suits people after major life events. Louise encourages people to go at a pace that feels manageable.

To begin, readers are invited to take the small step of completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. The booking flow asks about preferences so the first appointment can focus on immediate concerns and next steps.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 396608

As listed on the therapist's profile. Membership can be checked with the professional body named.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood. Online sessions using this approach aim to create a calm space where the counsellor follows what matters most to the client and helps them explore their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. In online sessions CBT can include simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking, try alternative responses and practise small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Louise will discuss options with the person and agree what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change over time as different strategies are tried.

Session formats are not specified in this profile, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on what they want to work on.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes including separation and divorce.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and person-focused, combining careful listening with practical strategies when useful to help manage thoughts, mood and sleep.

What experience does she bring to counselling?

She has 17 years of experience working in the UK with people facing long-term and acute worries, and with those recovering from major life events.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom as noted in the profile facts.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people outside the UK in line with the service's matching process.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats; the matching questionnaire and scheduling steps will clarify available choices.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the platform's terms.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability as shown during booking.

Good to know

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