Bristol
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Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
0117 463 3181
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Ben Banks

Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee

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Bristol BS1
0117 463 3181
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I have availability for two more clients at present. I consider it a sign of bravery that you’re thinking about coming to see me for therapy. We all experience difficult and painful things in life and we all need other people to lean on, to help us through some of the more painful or challenging situations or to help us grow into kind, loving people. Working together, you'll move towards feeling better and showing up differently in the world. Together, life can get brighter.
Emotional distress can be caused by lots of different things, commonly: Past experiences, such as challenges with parents, siblings and childhood trauma; Concerns about the future, such as the impending loss of a job or loved one; Challenges that you are experiencing right now, such as unhappiness in your relationships and feeling anxious and down.
Life can feel heavy and bleak, like there’s no hope and that nothing will change. Therapy with a skilled therapist can help you make changes, both in how you feel about life, and more widely. Things that feel overwhelming today will begin to get easier and over time, through our work together, life will get brighter.
Call or Ben Banks now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0117 463 3181

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS1

0117 463 3181

Bristol BS2

You might be struggling with depression, anxiety or a feeling of dissatisfaction with life that you can't shake. Things can get better.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied 
£55 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi from a friendly trainee Psychotherapist
Ben Banks
Let's Connect 0117 463 3181
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS1

0117 463 3181

Bristol BS2

You might be struggling with depression, anxiety or a feeling of dissatisfaction with life that you can't shake. Things can get better.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied 
£55 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi from a friendly trainee Psychotherapist
Ben Banks

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £55
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash
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In my eighth year of training and a practising therapist for two, I have yet to complete my Masters, so am able to offer considerably reduced price sessions on a sliding scale from £55 to £75 (full price £85/session) depending on your income. Low-cost sessions at £45/session are now full.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181
"
In my eighth year of training and a practising therapist for two, I have yet to complete my Masters, so am able to offer considerably reduced price sessions on a sliding scale from £55 to £75 (full price £85/session) depending on your income. Low-cost sessions at £45/session are now full.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Ben Banks

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Psychology with Counselling, BSc, Graduated 2007

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from J Lake Consulting Emerging from Emergency: Onsite trauma work / 2025
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I have received much longer, in-depth training and can work with both short-term problems and help uncover some of the challenges of childhood, of relationships, of more entrenched distress and longer-term issues, making room for both sadness and joy in our work together.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181
"
I have received much longer, in-depth training and can work with both short-term problems and help uncover some of the challenges of childhood, of relationships, of more entrenched distress and longer-term issues, making room for both sadness and joy in our work together.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pornography
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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We'll build a trusting relationship, have brave conversations and you'll grow more comfortable in sharing some of your thoughts and feelings with me. Everything is up for discussion. Whether that's challenging family relationships or the inter-generational trauma of systemic oppression, there is no conversation we cannot have.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181
"
We'll build a trusting relationship, have brave conversations and you'll grow more comfortable in sharing some of your thoughts and feelings with me. Everything is up for discussion. Whether that's challenging family relationships or the inter-generational trauma of systemic oppression, there is no conversation we cannot have.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181

3 Endorsements

Peter M. Lowis
Peter M. Lowis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I warmly recommend Ben to prospective clients as a talented, deeply committed, ethical and effective therapist.
Nicola Gilbert
Nicola Gilbert
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Ben's genuine and empathic curiosity means he gets underneath what's going on, asks thoughtful questions and loosens repeated patterns. His approach isn't about quick fixes, instead he helps people understand themselves deeply and make lasting change.
El Patel
El Patel
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben combines gentleness, professionalism, and deep respect for people's agency. He works skilfully with shame and offers a warm, steady, grounding presence, held with care, that helps clients understand themselves and voice what was once unspoken.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Biofeedback
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Relational Psychoanalytic
  • Sex and Kink Acceptance
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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Together we'll be curious and supportive of your experience, become aware of some of the repeating patterns of relating that no longer serve your growth and wellbeing and slowly, gently, life will start feeling warmer and brighter. Things that you've held on to and perhaps feel a deep sense of shame about, will be held gently and kindly and be given light, air and acceptance.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181
"
Together we'll be curious and supportive of your experience, become aware of some of the repeating patterns of relating that no longer serve your growth and wellbeing and slowly, gently, life will start feeling warmer and brighter. Things that you've held on to and perhaps feel a deep sense of shame about, will be held gently and kindly and be given light, air and acceptance.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0117 463 3181

Location

Primary Location

Bristol BS1

0117 463 3181

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Bristol BS2

0117 463 3181

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

Neighbourhoods

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You might be struggling with depression, anxiety or a feeling of dissatisfaction with life that you can't shake. Things can get better.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 3181
"
You might be struggling with depression, anxiety or a feeling of dissatisfaction with life that you can't shake. Things can get better.
Photo of Ben Banks, Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Call for a free consultation now - 0117 463 3181