Claire Banks

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

• You may begin to notice:
• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, providing flexible and confidential therapy via video sessions.

Online therapy allows you to access support from a private, familiar space, which many people find helps them feel more comfortable and grounded during sessions.

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

You may begin to notice:

• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, providing flexible and confidential therapy via video sessions.

Online therapy allows you to access support from a private, familiar space, which many people find helps them feel more comfortable and grounded during sessions.

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

You may begin to notice:

• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, providing flexible and confidential therapy via video sessions.

Online therapy allows you to access support from a private, familiar space, which many people find helps them feel more comfortable and grounded during sessions.

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

You may begin to notice:

• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, providing flexible and confidential therapy via video sessions.

Online therapy allows you to access support from a private, familiar space, which many people find helps them feel more comfortable and grounded during sessions.

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

You may begin to notice:

• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 9 am - 7 pm.

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You might be unsure what to expect, or whether it’s the right time to start. To make this easier, I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat, giving you space to ask questions and decide whether working together feels right for you.

I am a UK-based online counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional eating, eating disorders, low self-esteem, grief and bereavement, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

How I Can Help (Areas I Support)

I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Anxiety and low mood

• Anxiety counselling
• Depression and low mood
• Stress, overwhelm, and burnout

Eating and body-related difficulties

• Emotional eating
• Eating disorders
• Food noise and disordered eating patterns
• Difficulties with control, guilt, identity, and shame around food

Self-esteem and emotional wellbeing

• Low self-esteem
• Confidence issues
• Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected
• Self-critical thinking patterns

Life events and relationships

• Grief and bereavement counselling
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions and change (including career changes)
• Feeling stuck after difficult life experiences

Qualifications & experience

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with its ethical framework.

• Qualified counsellor
• BA (Hons) Psychology (First Class)
• Private practice experience working with adults
• Clinical experience with Open Door (Saffron Walden) supporting children and adults
• Bereavement support experience with Cruse Bereavement Support

Before training as a therapist, I worked for over 20 years in leadership roles and robotics testing. This varied experience gives me a practical understanding of workplace pressure, responsibility, and the challenges of balancing competing demands in everyday life.

Across all my work, I bring an approach that is empathetic, practical, and flexible, tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Additional work

I am the author of Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round, which explores lived experience of emotional eating and the psychological impact of food-related struggles.

How I Work

Therapy provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly at your own pace. I understand that there may be things you are not yet ready to explore, and I will always respect your timing.

I offer an integrative and relational approach to counselling, meaning I tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a fixed or one-size-fits-all model.

Together we can:

• Explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences
• Identify patterns in emotions, behaviour, and relationships
• Understand what may be keeping you stuck
• Develop new perspectives and coping strategies
• Work towards meaningful and sustainable change

My aim is to support you in making sense of your experience in a way that feels grounded, manageable, and not overwhelming.

My Approach

I see each person I work with as an individual, not simply a set of problems.

Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight into emotional eating and mental health challenges. This helps me offer a grounded, compassionate, and relational approach to therapy.

Clients often tell me they appreciate feeling genuinely heard, and that therapy becomes a space where they can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves.

• You may begin to notice:
• Feeling lighter or more emotionally settled
• Greater clarity in thoughts and decisions
• Increased self-understanding and confidence
• A stronger sense of choice rather than automatic reactions
• Improved ability to manage difficult emotions

Sessions

I offer online counselling for adults across the UK, providing flexible and confidential therapy via video sessions.

Online therapy allows you to access support from a private, familiar space, which many people find helps them feel more comfortable and grounded during sessions.

• Session length: 50 minutes
• Short-term or long-term therapy available
• Weekly sessions (or agreed frequency)