- Person-centred approach
- Hypnotherapy available
- BACP credential
About Andrea
Andrea Stokes is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress and panic. She uses a calm, person-centred style that makes room for how each person sees their situation. Andrea aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can try small changes between meetings.
She draws on eight years of practice and works from the principles of Client-Centred Therapy and hypnotherapy. That means conversations start from the client’s own experience, while hypnotherapy may be offered as a tool to support relaxation and break unhelpful patterns. Sessions are guided by what the person hopes to change, whether that is panic attacks, low mood, or difficulty coping with life events.
Andrea has a BACP credential, which she holds as part of her professional identity in the United Kingdom. She works with people on a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationships, anger and career stress. Additional focus areas include phobias, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and smoking or vaping cessation.
In practical terms Andrea encourages a steady pace and clear goals. She helps people notice what is already working and build on it. Sessions aim to feel like a collaborative conversation rather than a lecture.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How Andrea's approaches translate to online therapy
Andrea works from Client-Centred Therapy and hypnotherapy perspectives. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you feel understood and can find your own solutions; it helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support new ways of thinking and to reduce unhelpful reactions such as panic.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Andrea will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods as you go. Goals and preferences steer each session, and she aims to match techniques to what you say works for you.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time and allowing appointments from wherever you are. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that better suits a day, or sessions without video when bandwidth or comfort is an issue. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available, and then schedule times that fit around work, caretaking or other commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea work with?
She supports people facing anxiety, stress and panic attacks, and also helps with depression, grief and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person centred, focusing on the client’s own experience, with hypnotherapy offered as a practical tool when appropriate.
What experience does she bring?
Andrea has eight years of experience in counselling and hypnotherapy practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.