- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-informed work
- Focus on wellbeing
About Shirley
Shirley Banton is a counsellor who builds her work around a person-centred approach and a trauma-informed stance. She brings 11 years of counselling experience and a BACP registration to sessions. Shirley aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can slow down and make sense of what they are carrying.
She uses a flexible mix of methods rather than one fixed model. Sessions focus on listening, reflection, and helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Practical steps may be introduced when helpful, alongside exploration of feelings and personal meaning.
Shirley has a long background supporting people affected by relational harm and domestic violence, and she draws on experience from further and higher education settings. That work has informed her understanding of anxiety, burnout and pressures faced by students, educators and others in transition.
People who come to her often feel overwhelmed, disconnected or emotionally exhausted. Shirley works at a pace set by the person, aiming to rebuild confidence and strengthen boundaries over time. She does not offer quick fixes; the focus is on steady, consistent support.
Sleep and rest concerns are included among the areas she addresses, often linked to stress, anxiety or life changes. If someone wants to explore sleep difficulties, sessions can look at routines, coping strategies and underlying emotional factors.
To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Appointments are then scheduled according to the therapist's availability and the site's booking process.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Shirley draws on client-centred work that prioritises the person’s perspective and pace. This approach focuses on listening and understanding, helping people feel heard and able to reflect on their choices and relationships.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and practical problems by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioural changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shirley works with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The biography states that she offers online therapy, which can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break and remove the need to be on camera for every appointment. Confirm the exact session options available before booking so arrangements match your routine and needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Shirley help with?
Shirley supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and rest issues, addictions and many other difficulties listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, combining gentle honesty with reflective conversation and practical steps when appropriate.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of counselling experience and has worked extensively with people affected by relational harm and in further and higher education contexts.
What credentials and location are noted for this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions online therapy; please confirm current session formats before booking through the site.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shirley?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.