- Client-centred therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Grief and trauma
About Andrea
Andrea Stokes is a BACP counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress and changes in work or relationships. Andrea also focuses on issues such as low self-esteem, grief and recovery after sexual assault and abuse.
She uses a person-centred style in sessions, which means conversations are led by the client and the therapist follows the client’s concerns. Andrea also offers hypnotherapy where appropriate, to support habits, strong emotional reactions, panic symptoms and other focused goals. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping people think differently about their next steps.
Andrea often helps people who feel stuck after a change in their life - a relationship ending, a job shift or new health challenges. She talks through what matters now and what practical steps could help. Discussions look at thoughts, feelings and everyday behaviour rather than technical labels.
Her background includes work with adults affected by childhood sexual abuse, and supporting young people after bereavement. That experience informs how she approaches sensitive topics and long-standing distress. Andrea meets people where they are and keeps sessions focused on the problems that brought them in.
Practical matters such as session length, pacing and techniques are decided together. She aims to make time for thinking about life purpose, work choices and how values connect to daily routines. Clients are invited to reflect and try concrete strategies between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Andrea uses client-centred therapy in a conversational way online. That approach focuses on what the client brings each session, with the therapist reflecting and guiding rather than directing. It suits people who need time to clarify priorities, process emotions or talk through decisions about work and relationships.She also uses hypnotherapy to address strong emotional reactions, panic symptoms, habit change and focused goals such as smoking or vaping cessation. Hypnotherapy sessions involve guided relaxation and suggestion to help shift unhelpful responses or rehearsed behaviours when the client and therapist agree it may help.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will discuss what feels most useful, try approaches in session and adjust plans based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they consider next steps in work, relationships and life purpose.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Her practice includes trauma, sexual assault recovery and issues like panic and phobias.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her person-centred approach means conversations follow what matters to the client. She combines open talking with hypnotherapy when helpful to address habits or intense emotional reactions.
What is her professional background?
Andrea has eight years of experience working in therapeutic roles and has supported adults affected by childhood sexual abuse and young people after bereavement.
Where is she based and how is she accredited?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted as stated in the profile.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting set up?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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