Rebekah Banks
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About me
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I combine three therapeutic models to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of each client. I recognise that every individual is unique, with their own unique life experiences and aspirations, and I believe that therapy should reflect this uniqueness.
My aim is to create a safe and judgement-free environment where my clients can freely share and explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I meet clients where they currently are in their journey, supporting their self-awareness and autonomy in making decisions that align with their best interests. I acknowledge their expertise in their own lives and strive to empower them to make positive choices for their personal growth and development.
To briefly explain the three models of therapy that form the basis of my work:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / CBT → accessing and challenging unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviours to improve your psychological wellbeing and current circumstances
- Person Centred Approach → creating a supportive, non-judgemental space for you to be you, so that you can grow in self awareness and move towards realising your full potential
- Attachment Theory → exploring the role of early experiences, unconscious motivations, and the influence of relationships in shaping your behaviour and development
I have gained a wealth of experience working with people from all walks of life in a variety of situations and practices. However, my special interest is working with minority groups and I have an expertise in counselling the LGBTQ+ community and people of colour living in the UK.
I work primarily online and by telephone. My clients appreciate the ease and flexibility of this style of therapy as they can meet from the comfort of their own home or preferred space. I have a few in person slots available, please enquire for more information.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, from the University of Derby.
I have gained a great deal of experience working with people from all walks of life in a variety of situations and practices. However, my special interest is working with minority groups and I have expertise in counselling the LGBTQ+ community and people of colour living in the UK.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
My special interest is working with minority groups and I have expertise in counselling the LGBTQ+ community and people of colour living in the UK.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I also offer an initial video consultation for £20
Please reach out for more information.
When I work
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I currently have space to take on new clients, please email for more information.
Further information
- What to expect in our first interactions:
Our very first session will be an initial consultation that lasts for 15 mins. This is an opportunity for you to share what has brought you to therapy, ask me any questions you may have about my practice and get a sense of whether I am the right therapist for you. I offer session for £20. It may also be helpful in this session to determine how long you would like to attend therapy for, it may be short-term (usually is 6 sessions is usually the minimum) or a long-term basis ranging up to open-ended.
Providing you feel comfortable to start working together, we can then arrange a session schedule. First sessions can be quite a daunting experience (especially if you’ve never had therapy before), but my style of therapy is all about being completely present with you; making sure you feel heard and at ease. After discussing the counselling contract together, we will then work at your pace to discuss in more detail about why you want therapy alongside what effects you hope therapy will have. This session is also an opportunity for me to begin to get to know you as an individual, so I may ask broader questions to add some context to what has shaped you into the person you are today, as well.
In the first few sessions I will likely take notes in order to not miss any important details but I am sensitive about this as to not distract from what you are sharing!
