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Louise Banks, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Sleep and motivation
About Louise
Louise Banks is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 17 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also works on sleep problems and motivation issues.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what is causing daily strain. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and routines, and then test different ways of responding. Practical tools are used alongside time to talk things through.
Her style draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. CBT techniques are used to spot patterns in thinking and behaviour. Client-Centred elements make space for each person to lead the pace and topics of the work.
Across 17 years she has supported people facing bereavement, divorce, chronic illness, caregiving pressure, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with issues like codependency, communication strain, obsessional thinking and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions aim to balance short-term strategies and longer-term adjustments. Louise will work with practical steps you can use between sessions, such as simple exercises for sleep or techniques to reduce immediate anxiety. She asks about what is already working and builds on those strengths.
How CBT and client‑centred work in online sessions
Louise draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client‑Centred Therapy in online work. CBT helps by pointing out automatic thoughts and habits that increase stress. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to test different ways of thinking and acting. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead, giving people time to set the pace and topics they want to cover.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods as they go. That means trying a CBT tool for a few weeks and seeing if it helps, or spending more time on reflective talk when that seems better suited to the issue.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or treatment commitments. They can also allow shorter check‑ins when time is tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals will help decide how best to structure sessions to fit a person’s needs and practical circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also focuses on sleep problems and motivation.
How does she work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to try practical experiments. The aim is to change patterns that increase distress and test new ways of responding.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. Her work includes long‑term and shorter‑term support.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Check any local regulations that might affect remote work in your area.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm fees for your area before you begin.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.