Marta Bannister
MNCPS (Acc.)

Neurodivergent Therapeutic Counsellor working with adults

You might be here because anxiety and stress are keeping you up at night; or perhaps you have lost someone and are not sure how to go on. You might feel your stomach sinking every time you think about going back to work, or maybe it is something entirely different that has prompted you to put the word counsellor in your search engine. Therapy can help you gain more control in your life, make sense of things that have happened and give you tools to live a happier and more fulfilled life.

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Profile

martabannister.counselling.online

Phone

07534 433507

Email

martabannister.counselling@gmail.com

Website

mbcounselling.co.uk

About me and my practice

I trained as a counsellor and started my private practice following my own personal experiences with therapy. Navigating crippling anxiety and a work-related burnout have been some of the things I learned to overcome during my counselling journey and which have turned into a passion to help others.

How I work:

As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor my approach to you and your individual needs. The way I work is based on the following beliefs:

- Creating a safe, trusting, and non-judgemental space in therapy, where clients feel they can really be themselves, is of great importance and value.
- Our experiences from the past are often an unconscious driver of our actions in the presence.
- Understanding the past brings on greater awareness, but change happens in the present.

My focus in the sessions is on you and what you want to gain from therapy. We will explore your issues together and work towards your desired outcomes. This might be done in a time-limited way or over a longer period of time, depending on your individual needs.

What I can support you with:

Although anxiety, bereavement and work-related stress are my particular areas of focus, I can work with you on a number of difficulties, including:

- Depression
- Feeling overwhelmed or stuck
- Grief & loss
- Difficulties associated with different life stages
- Loneliness
- Loss of purpose
- Self esteem issues
- Family difficulties
- Relationship difficulties & breakdown
- Unresolved past traumas
- Anger

Professional Membership

Accredited Registrant with NCPS

Professional Register

National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 11 April 2025

Fees

I offer a number of options, depending on your individual needs and circumstances. We can discuss these during our initial call:

Free - 15 minutes introduction call prior to the first session

Ongoing sessions:
£50 - per one 50 minutes session

I also offer concession rates* for:
- individuals on low income
- key workers
- students
- clients referred through charities

*These sessions are available online only

When I Work

I am available on the following days:
- Monday - evenings
- Tuesday - evenings
- Friday - evenings
- Saturday - mornings (until 12pm)
- Sunday - mornings and evenings

Therapeutic Approach

Humanistic, Person-centered, Integrative, Psychodynamic

Video Platforms

Google Meet

Additional Languages

Polish

Pronouns

she, her

Area

Greater London

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