Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle to make decisions? Or perhaps you have noticed a lack in motivation. If so, you have come to the right place.
Its easy to forget how vulnerable the human mind can be to the challenges of everyday life. At times like this the presence of a sympathetic ear is welcomed.
I use a Person-Centred approach coupled with my Transpersonal training and integrate other modalities to meet the unique and individual needs of each client. My mission is to empower my clients to live well and achieve their goals, by providing a safe, supportive, and confidential space for them to explore.
I have several years experience of working with domestic violence and abuse survivors, and have over 20 years experience of working within further and higher education settings. This allows me to empathise and understand some of the stresses and pressures facing young adults and educators in their professional and personal lives.
What I can say, is that whatever might be troubling you at this moment, it simply makes no sense to go on suffering in silence or bottling things up. The good news is that by visiting this website you’ve already taken that first important step on the road to recovery. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #394272
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shirley Banton. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Professional, empathetic, caring.
This is my first time in therapy. I needed someone gentle, someone who is easy to talk to, and creates such a safe non-judgmental environment. Shirley is and does all of these things. Has made this such a positive life changing experience and I couldn’t thank her and Better help more.
Written on Dec 25, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Shirley listens to me and has helped me identify how I can overcome some of my issues. She’s supportive and reassures me, it’s really nice to finally talk openly without being judged. Highly recommend and huge thanks to Shirley.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shirley is patient and focused, and provides all the attention I need from an impartial therapist during and outside my sessions
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Shirley listens; I feel listened to.
I hear her analysing what I said and giving new insights and perspectives that I had not initially considered.
With her, I have gained clarity and this has been so helpful in navigating my challenges.
Written on Jul 06, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Finally being listened too
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s very easy to talk to and makes the conversation a safe place to be.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes