- Person-centred approach
- Hypnotherapy offered
- Supports family concerns
About Andrea
Andrea Stokes welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to help clients feel steadier and more able to make small, practical shifts. Andrea is based in the United Kingdom and brings eight years of experience to her practice. She holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in her credentials.
Andrea uses a person-centred style that places the client's perspective at the heart of each session. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, and pacing is set by the client. She also offers hypnotherapy for people who are open to approaches that use guided relaxation and focused attention to address habits, anxiety and rooted emotional responses.
Typical concerns Andrea addresses include anxiety, depression, bereavement and building self-esteem. She also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, relationship and family stress, anger, career worries and coping with major life changes. Additional areas she supports include guilt and shame, loneliness, panic, phobias, self-harm and recovery from sexual assault and abuse.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Conversations sometimes include reflective listening, exploratory questions and gentle hypnotherapeutic exercises where appropriate. Andrea encourages clients to set small, achievable goals between sessions to build confidence and notice progress.
People starting work with Andrea are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. International clients can be accepted, and sessions are held in English.
How Andrea's approaches translate to online therapy
Andrea uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's experience central. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices in a calm, steady way. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.Andrea also offers hypnotherapy, which uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support habit change, reduce anxiety and work with rooted emotional responses. Hypnotherapy sessions tend to involve calm verbal guidance and imagery, which some people find helpful for panic, phobias or stopping unwanted behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Andrea will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match a client's needs, goals and preferences. The choice between person-centred conversation and hypnotherapeutic techniques is made collaboratively rather than imposed.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can be useful because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allows for shorter check-ins when needed and removes travel time. Many people find this flexibility helps them maintain regular appointments and apply what they learn between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, along with grief, trauma and relationship and family issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Andrea works in a person-centred way and uses hypnotherapy when appropriate, keeping sessions focused on the client's priorities and pace.
What experience does the therapist have?
Andrea has eight years of experience working in counselling and related therapeutic roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.