Beatrice Banks
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Sometimes, life throws things at us that feel too much to face alone. You may be seeking to better understand and make sense of intense or confusing emotional reactions, gaining clarity and a greater sense of control over your inner world. You might be here because you’re going through something big, such as a breakup, a loss, or a career shift - or perhaps exhaustion, anxiety, stress or low mood have built up over time.
Counselling offers a unique space where your thoughts can surface and be explored without judgment, where every aspect of your experience is welcomed and where new insights and possibilities can emerge.
How I Work
With a background in philosophy and the arts, I bring an open and reflective approach to exploring your experiences, honouring their emotional and symbolic depth. My own journey has given me a unique perspective on the complexity of human life, enabling me to offer a non-judgemental and compassionate outlook. What sets my practice apart is my ability to reframe what might seem challenging or difficult, revealing the potential for growth. I believe every difficulty we face is a gateway forward.
I will listen deeply and work collaboratively with you to identify patterns and better understand how your early years shaped you, as well as what drives or holds you back. This process can unlock your unique voice, allowing you to express yourself authentically and live a more aligned and fulfilling life.
My work focuses on supporting people who are:
- Wanting to navigate and manage intense emotions
- Looking to build confidence and self-esteem
- Navigating academic pressure as a student or young person
- Struggling with anxiety or depression
- Working through grief, trauma, or loss
- Exploring potential neurodivergence
- Feeling detached, numb, or disconnected from the world
- Integrating experiences that have shifted awareness or perception
What's Next?
If you’d like to explore working together, please email me at counselling@beatricebanks.com to arrange a free 20-minute introductory call.
BACP Membership number: 00993595
NCPS Membership number: NCS21-02876
DBS Checked and ICO Registered
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counsellor, Brent Bereavement Service (2023-date)
- Counsellor, Place2Be (2023-date)
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Essentials, The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (2024)
- Advanced Diploma (Level 4), Heartwood College of Counselling and Psychotherapy (2021-2024)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling – City Lit, London (June 2021)
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems, Learning Curve (2021)
- Level 1 in Counselling – City Lit (2021)
- Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy – Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London (2018)
- First Class Bachelor of Arts Degree in Humanities (Philosophy), University of Brighton (2009)
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50-minute sessions typically cost £60 and take place once a week.
A block of six sessions can introduce new ways of thinking and offer some tools for managing anxiety; in 12 sessions, we can work through a recent loss or challenging situation, while deeper work typically unfolds over 20 or more sessions.
I offer online sessions via Zoom so that you can access support from the comfort of your own home. This means no travel time and the freedom to connect wherever you are. Being in a familiar space can help you feel more at ease, making it easier to explore what's on your mind.
When I work
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Further information
No matter your identity, background or the journey that brought you here, I understand how our unique experiences shape who we are. I respect the richness that comes from those differences, whether it’s in age, ability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or faith. My goal is to make sure you feel valued and heard and I want to honour your story, your perspective, and what makes you, you.
