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Pauline Banks, NCPS

Experienced UK therapist for relationships and trauma
  • Relationship and family support
  • Trauma and abuse care
  • Parenting guidance

About Pauline Banks

Pauline Banks is a UK-licensed therapist with 10 years of professional experience, bringing steady expertise to people facing relationship, family, trauma, and parenting challenges. She holds the NCPS credential, a qualification indicating training in counselling and psychotherapy. Pauline combines practical strategies with a compassionate, client-centered outlook to support individuals as they work through difficult patterns and life transitions.

Known for helping clients navigate relationship difficulties, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues, she emphasizes collaborative care that centers each person's strengths and insights. Pauline frames clients as the experts of their own stories and focuses on building tools and awareness that help address current struggles and improve everyday functioning.

She recognizes that starting therapy often requires courage and respects the commitment it represents. Her approach aims to create a supportive, respectful space where people can explore concerns, develop coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change over time.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Pauline Banks have?

Pauline Banks has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Pauline Banks a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates qualification in counselling and psychotherapy.

In which languages does Pauline Banks provide therapy?

Pauline provides therapy in English.

Where is Pauline Banks located?

Pauline is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Pauline Banks as my therapist?

Prospective clients can work with Pauline through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Pauline Banks work with international clients?

No. Pauline Banks does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Pauline Banks cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, they can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that best suits their circumstances, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity of care during life transitions.

Licensed professionals provide care through these remote options, and therapists aim to adapt therapeutic methods to work well in different formats. If a different match is desired, clients can switch therapists at any time to find the best fit for their needs.

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