Ben Banks Therapy — Psychotherapist in Bristol, England
Address2 Upper Cheltenham Pl Montpelier BS6 5HR, Bristol, ENG
Phone+441174633181
Websitebenbankstherapy.com
Ben Banks is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and trainee psychotherapist based in Bristol and offering online sessions. He holds a PGDip in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling, and is currently completing an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy. Registered with the BACP and UKCP, Ben provides a supportive and challenging environment for clients seeking personal growth and change. His approach focuses on building a trusting, confidential relationship to explore past experiences, current challenges, and future concerns. Ben works with individuals to understand repeating patterns, address emotional distress, and foster a warmer, brighter outlook on life. He is experienced in working with shame and complex identities, offering a non-pathologising presence to help clients voice unspoken issues and embrace their authentic selves.
Best for
- Individuals seeking personal growth
- Clients exploring past experiences
- People navigating relationship challenges
- Those with complex identities
| Key services | Psychotherapy, Counselling, Online therapy, In-person therapy |
| Languages | English |
| Tags | psychotherapy, counselling, integrative psychotherapy, bristol, online therapy, trauma, relationships, shame, bacp, ukcp |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 2 reviews
From my time training with Ben, I’ve seen how naturally he combines gentleness, professionalism, and a deep respect for people’s agency and complex identities. He has a thoughtful, skilled way of working with shame, and he supports clients in understanding themselves more fully through a warm and grounded therapeutic relationship, held with great care. Ben offers a steady, non-pathologising presence that helps people give a voice to what has been unspoken and to relax into being more fully themselves.
5 star man!
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