- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- EMDR informed
About Pauline
Pauline Banks is a counsellor registered with NCPS with over 10 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Pauline acknowledges the effort it takes to start therapy and meets each person with straightforward support.
Pauline listens for what matters most to each person and uses that as the basis for practical work. She draws on client-centred ways of working so the conversation stays focused on the person's priorities. Where patterns from early relationships cause difficulty now, she uses attachment-based ideas to understand how those patterns repeat.
She also offers techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to address thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety, low mood, or problems with self-esteem. For people affected by intense emotional swings or difficulties regulating feelings, elements of dialectical behaviour therapy can help with day-to-day coping skills.
For those who have experienced traumatic events, Pauline includes EMDR-informed methods alongside talking approaches when appropriate. She aims to combine practical tools with reflective conversation so people can notice change between sessions.
Pauline works in English and does not take international clients. She frames therapy as collaborative work and asks straightforward questions about what the person wants to change. The first sessions are used to set goals and agree on methods that fit each person's life.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Pauline combines client-centred work, attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques in conversation and practical tasks. Client-centred work means the person sets the priorities and the counsellor follows their lead, which suits people who want to focus on their immediate concerns. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behaviour and feelings, and it can help with relationship troubles and intimacy-related issues.Cognitive behavioural techniques bring in concrete exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and routines linked to anxiety, low mood or stress. These methods often include short between-session tasks and simple behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping. Pauline will discuss which mix of approaches fits best and will decide collaboratively with the person about goals and methods.
The practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments around study, work shifts or busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about format options so sessions can be arranged to match day-to-day life and personal preferences.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can she help with?
She works with relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns and related matters.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centred listening as a base and combines that with practical CBT tools and attachment-based thinking to address recurring patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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