Louise Banks, BACP
Louise Banks helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
About Louise
Louise Banks helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people facing major life changes and problems with sleep. Louise presents a calm and steady presence to help someone take the first step towards feeling better.
She works in a way that treats the person as the expert in their own life. That means listening first, then offering practical ideas that fit the person's situation.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at small, manageable changes rather than big, sudden shifts. Louise uses Client-Centred Therapy to make space for honest talk and to help people feel heard. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of coping.
These two approaches are mixed to match what a person needs on the day. Her practice supports a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, communication difficulties, dissociation, divorce and separation, emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, and life purpose. She also works with issues around ageing, cancer, hospice and end-of-life matters, and obsessive or compulsive behaviour.
She has 17 years of professional experience and holds registration with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396608 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Louise works with
Everything Louise lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Louise lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses straightforward exercises and experiments so people can test new ways of coping with anxiety, low mood or compulsive thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Louise will discuss goals and preferences with the person and suggest a mix of methods that fits their needs. That collaboration means adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make access easier. Video is useful for deeper conversations and seeing non-verbal cues. Phone calls work well when someone needs a simpler check-in or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief reflections, or when writing helps organise thoughts.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Louise focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like sleep problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-led and practical. She starts by hearing the person's story and then suggests small, workable steps.
What is her background and experience?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries as well as the UK.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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