Louise Banks

Louise Banks is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low mood. She supports clients working on self-esteem, coping with life changes, poor sleep and motivation. Louise brings 17 years of experience and practises in a way that centres the person in front of her.

Louise believes clients are the experts on their own lives. She listens first, then offers practical ideas that fit each person’s situation. Sessions aim to build on strengths and tackle small, helpful changes over time. The style is warm and straightforward, with room for both support and problem-solving.

Her approach mixes client-centred listening with evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, depending on what a person needs. That means people can expect space to talk things through alongside practical tools for managing thoughts, sleep and daily routines. Louise also works with concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and issues linked to ageing and serious illness.

She holds BACP registration, which is noted as BACP. Over 17 years she has supported people through bereavement, life transitions and end-of-life related concerns. The focus is on steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.

To begin, prospective clients use the site process to match and arrange sessions. Louise encourages honest conversation about goals so work can be shaped around what matters most to each person.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on making space for a person to tell their story and feel heard. The counsellor reflects what matters most, helps identify strengths and supports the person to find their own solutions. This approach suits people needing empathy, emotional processing and steadier self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. It uses practical strategies to test unhelpful thinking, adjust daily routines and improve sleep and mood. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, obsessions and coping with chronic health problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Louise will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try ways of working that fit those aims. That might mean mostly listening at first, or blending listening with hands-on CBT techniques over time. The choice is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that suit quieter surroundings and lower bandwidth. The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals on this site can work with people internationally, helping them access consistent support regardless of location.