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Andrea Stokes, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 8 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Andrea Stokes offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She introduces gentle, straightforward ways to build confidence and cope with difficult emotions. Andrea writes simply and listens closely to each person’s story.

She is Andrea Stokes and she holds BACP accreditation, with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. Andrea uses person-centred methods to create a respectful space where people can talk things through at their own pace.

Background and approach

She also uses hypnotherapy when appropriate to help with areas like panic, phobias, smoking cessation and habits that feel stuck. Sessions focus on what matters now and on practical steps to make daily life more manageable. Her background combines conversational counselling with focused hypnotherapy techniques.

That mix supports work on trauma, grief, relationship stress, anger and issues around self-worth and shame. Andrea aims to help people notice their strengths and try small changes that add up over time. Therapy with Andrea can include short-term practical goals or longer conversations about life purpose and identity.

She works collaboratively, adapting pace and methods to individual needs. People can expect clear explanations and straightforward suggestions during sessions. Sessions are offered online in English and are available to people in the UK and internationally.

The style is warm and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on helping people find their own answers and regain a sense of direction.

How Andrea’s approaches translate to online therapy

Andrea uses client-centred therapy to create an accepting space where people lead the conversation. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients discover their own solutions, which suits worries such as anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. Hypnotherapy is used as a complementary technique to address habits, panic attacks, phobias and smoking or vaping cessation by working with focused relaxation and suggestion.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Andrea will discuss goals and preferences and suggest whether person-centred work, hypnotherapy or a combination is likely to help. The decision evolves from conversation and is adjusted as progress is made so the plan fits each person’s needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work over time with a registered professional.

What issues does Andrea commonly help with?

Andrea works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns and anger.

What is Andrea's approach in sessions?

She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and building understanding. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an additional tool for habits, panic or phobias.

How much experience does she have?

Andrea has eight years of experience working as a counsellor and hypnotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credentials and location are listed?

Andrea is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Andrea accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Andrea?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Andrea Stokes, BACP

Background and approach

How Andrea’s approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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