Pauline Banks, NCPS
Experienced UK therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and family support
- Trauma-informed care
- Parenting guidance
About Pauline Banks
Pauline Banks is a UK-based therapist with more than 10 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship struggles, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She draws on her training and the NCPS credential, a professional counseling qualification, to offer informed and practical support tailored to each person's situation.
Pauline approaches therapy with the view that each person is the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths and resources the client already has, and works collaboratively to turn those strengths into tools for managing difficult moments and making meaningful change. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and Pauline acknowledges and honors that effort.
She aims to create a respectful, attuned space where clients can explore patterns in relationships, process painful experiences, and build clearer ways forward. Pauline is committed to guiding people through the early stages of therapy and is ready to meet new clients who are prepared to begin that work.
Pauline approaches therapy with the view that each person is the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths and resources the client already has, and works collaboratively to turn those strengths into tools for managing difficult moments and making meaningful change. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and Pauline acknowledges and honors that effort.
She aims to create a respectful, attuned space where clients can explore patterns in relationships, process painful experiences, and build clearer ways forward. Pauline is committed to guiding people through the early stages of therapy and is ready to meet new clients who are prepared to begin that work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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. Pauline Banks holds the NCPS credential, a professional counseling qualification. No further license details were provided.
In which languages does Pauline Banks provide therapy?
Pauline Banks provides therapy in English.
Where is Pauline Banks located?
Pauline Banks is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Pauline Banks as my therapist?
Pauline Banks offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does Pauline Banks work with international clients?
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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online
Pauline Banks uses several evidence-informed approaches that adapt effectively to remote formats. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and patterns of connection shape current ways of relating - it can help with relationship difficulties, family conflict, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes by teaching practical skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured method for processing traumatic memories and distressing experiences. In the hands of a trained therapist it can support people working through trauma and abuse histories.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pauline works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches remotely, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from where you are.