Shirley Banton, BACP

Shirley Banton blends a person-centered foundation with transpersonal principles and a trauma-informed stance to create a therapeutic space that is collaborative, paced to the client, and attentive to emotional safety. She works respectfully and without judgement, supporting deeper self-reflection, meaning-making, and personal growth when appropriate.

She tailors her methods to each person's needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model, drawing on a broad range of approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused therapy. Her practice suits clients who are open to exploring patterns, curious about themselves, and willing to engage with therapy at their own pace.

Shirley has considerable experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and people affected by emotional, psychological, and relational abuse, including coercive control and long-term relational trauma. She also brings extensive experience in further and higher education, which informs her understanding of the anxiety, burnout, identity concerns, and pressures often faced by students, educators, and young adults navigating transitions. In addition to her clinical expertise, she has 11 years of experience working as a therapist.

Her work is well suited to people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and who want a steady, supportive space to understand unhelpful patterns, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier boundaries. She describes her style as gentle but honest and avoids quick fixes or directive-only coaching.

Shirley holds BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers online therapy to make support accessible across locations. She welcomes clients seeking consistent therapeutic support and is open to working with people who want to explore deeper emotional work and lasting change.