Louise BanksBACP

Louise Banks is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and issues that affect sleep and motivation. Louise uses a straightforward, supportive style that aims to make starting therapy easier for worried parents and individuals.

She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. That view shapes sessions - the focus is on practical steps and building on what already works for the client. Conversations are down-to-earth and aimed at improving day-to-day coping rather than academic explanation.

With 17 years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Louise draws on different methods to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a client-centred approach are commonly used, blended to match immediate concerns and longer term goals.

She often helps people tackle sleep problems that come with anxiety or depression, and supports those dealing with grief, bereavement or major life transitions. Louise also works with issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication problems and feelings of emptiness.

Her way of working is collaborative: clients talk through what they need and together they plan realistic steps. Louise encourages small, practical changes that can improve everyday life and long-term wellbeing.

How Louise uses CBT and client-centred work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person lead the pace of change. It is useful when someone needs space to talk through loss, uncertainty or low confidence and wants a non-judgemental ear.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and repetitive negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Louise works collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person's goals and daily life. She blends listening with goal-focused techniques and checks in regularly to see what is helping.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule, and makes ongoing work possible when circumstances change. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options with the service before booking to make sure they match your needs.