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Louise Banks, BACP

Louise Banks is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.

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About Louise

Louise Banks is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She offers calm, straightforward support and practical ways to cope when everyday life feels heavy. Louise speaks English and works with people across the United Kingdom and beyond.

She draws on 17 years of practice to listen closely and follow each person’s priorities. Louise believes clients know their story best and that therapy should build on existing strengths.

Background and approach

In sessions she blends a supportive, person-centred stance with practical skills to manage thoughts and feelings. Louise uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what matters to the client in the moment. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to reduce symptoms.

These approaches are offered in a down-to-earth way, with simple tasks between meetings when useful. Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond the core issues, including bereavement, caregiving stress, chronic illness, relationship breakdown, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, codependency, compulsive behaviours, and ageing or end-of-life matters.

Louise understands that starting therapy can feel hard. She aims to make the process approachable and clear. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session that suits the client.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396608	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Louise lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Louise names

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Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and experience. It involves listening, reflecting and helping people access their own resources to make changes. This approach is helpful for grief, low self-esteem and when someone needs understanding and acceptance.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build different habits. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has helped before. Together they decide whether more person-centred listening, practical CBT tools, or a mix makes most sense.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing written support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, and to access a registered or accredited professional from different locations.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Louise help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, and relationship separation.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

Her approach is warm and person-led. She listens first, helps clarify priorities and offers practical steps to manage thoughts and feelings.

What is her professional experience?

She has 17 years of experience working in counselling and therapeutic roles across the United Kingdom.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.

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

Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by pressing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.