Claire Banks

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income.

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain.

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income.

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain.

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Even small steps can bring relief and hope, and each session is a space to acknowledge your experiences, celebrate progress, and keep moving at your pace.

I work with adults across the UK, supporting a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Sessions are held online—giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own space. This can be especially valuable when emotions run high, allowing you to feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout the session.

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income. 

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain.

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Even small steps can bring relief and hope, and each session is a space to acknowledge your experiences, celebrate progress, and keep moving at your pace.

I work with adults across the UK, supporting a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Sessions are held online—giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own space. This can be especially valuable when emotions run high, allowing you to feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout the session.

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income.

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain.

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Even small steps can bring relief and hope, and each session is a space to acknowledge your experiences, celebrate progress, and keep moving at your pace.

I work with adults across the UK, supporting a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Sessions are held online—giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own space. This can be especially valuable when emotions run high, allowing you to feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout the session.

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income. 

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain. 

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Even small steps can bring relief and hope, and each session is a space to acknowledge your experiences, celebrate progress, and keep moving at your pace.

I work with adults across the UK, supporting a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Sessions are held online—giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own space. This can be especially valuable when emotions run high, allowing you to feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout the session.

Available days - Monday to Thursday.

Available times - 10 am - 6 pm.

Services

Counselling Session (60 minutes) - £60

A focused session to explore your thoughts and feelings, start unpacking what matters most to you, and begin your journey towards feeling more supported and centred.

Counselling session (90 minutes) - £85

For when you need more time to go deeper to reflect on complex issues, or if you simply need occasional support.

Initial Chat

A short, relaxed, no-pressure opportunity to explore what’s bringing you here. You can ask questions, share a little about what you’re hoping to address, and get a sense of how we might begin your counselling journey—before making any financial commitment.

Concessions available

I offer reduced rates for student counsellors completing mandatory training hours and for individuals on a low income. 

Do you use food to cope with stress, emotions, or life’s challenges?

You’re not alone — I help people uncover what’s driving these patterns and find ways to feel more in control and at home in themselves.

I’m Claire Banks, a Â鶹ԭ´´-registered counsellor (MÂ鶹ԭ´´ 403768) with a first-class BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and author of a 5* rated book on overcoming eating challenges (Just Call Me Fat: Jumping Off The Food Noise Merry-Go-Round).

Having experienced emotional overeating myself, I understand the complexity — the guilt, the comfort, the secrecy, the frustration — and how hard it can be to put these experiences into words. I can help you:

• Uncover the feelings driving your eating patterns
• Understand why food may feel like comfort
• Explore how food, body image, and self-identity connect
• Find healthier ways to cope with stress or emotional pain
• Build a kinder, more balanced relationship with food
• Begin to feel at home in your body

My focus isn’t on diets or quick fixes, but on self-understanding, healing, and lasting change.

Alongside my special interest in eating challenges, I also work with people experiencing a wide range of life difficulties. This includes:

• Grief and loss, drawing on my years of experience as a bereavement volunteer
• Stress and anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Bullying
• Difficulties in relationships
• People-pleasing and challenges with setting boundaries
• Major life transitions and changes

A space just for you

It’s easy to feel like you’re carrying it all on your own, and that can be exhausting. With me, you don’t have to face it alone. This is a space where your feelings are met with understanding and compassion, where there’s no judgment, and where every session is guided by your story, your pace, and what feels right for you in the moment.

What makes my approach different is that I’ve been there myself

I know how hard it can be to reach out for support, and I also know the relief and strength that comes from being truly heard. That’s what inspired me to retrain as a counsellor: to offer others the understanding space I once needed myself.

I bring both personal insight and professional expertise into every session. This means I meet you not just as a therapist, but as a human who understands that life isn’t always neat, predictable, or easy to explain.

Together, we'll gently explore the feelings and patterns that might be keeping you stuck.

One step at a time, I will support you so you can start to understand yourself better, find ways to cope that actually feel doable, and notice the small shifts that make a real difference.

Many clients notice that after just a few sessions, they feel:

• Lighter and more centred in themselves
• More able to make choices that feel right, rather than pressured or automatic
• Calmer and more confident when life feels stressful
• More connected to their own needs, ready to face challenges with a bit more ease

Even small steps can bring relief and hope, and each session is a space to acknowledge your experiences, celebrate progress, and keep moving at your pace.

I work with adults across the UK, supporting a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.

Sessions are held online—giving you the flexibility to connect from the comfort of your own space. This can be especially valuable when emotions run high, allowing you to feel safe, grounded, and supported throughout the session.