Counsellor profile
Andrea Stokes, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and trauma support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Hypnotherapy offered
- Supports grief work
About Andrea
Counsellor Andrea Stokes is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns. Andrea also lists trauma and abuse, grief and relationship issues among her main areas of work.
Andrea uses a person-centred style alongside hypnotherapy. In sessions she listens to what matters most to the client and offers reflective feedback. Hypnotherapy is used when clients want to address habits, anxiety or strong emotional responses with guided relaxation and focused suggestion.
Her practice emphasises straightforward conversation about feelings and behaviour. She helps people talk through anger, isolation, panic and difficult life changes. Andrea also supports work on guilt, shame and questions about life purpose.
Clients may bring past sexual assault or abuse, self-harm thoughts, phobias or panic attacks for discussion. She also describes helping with smoking or vaping cessation and social anxiety. Sessions aim to clarify what feels unhelpful and to try different ways of responding.
Andrea accepts clients from the UK and internationally and conducts work in English. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire then schedule a first session.
How Andrea uses person-centred work and hypnotherapy online
Andrea offers person-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on listening, clarification and the client’s priorities. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps people notice patterns in thought and feeling. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.She also uses hypnotherapy, which involves guided relaxation and focused suggestion to address habits, panic responses and strong emotional reactions. Hypnotherapy can be used alongside talking therapy when clients want to work on smoking or vaping cessation, phobias or well-rehearsed anxiety responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will discuss options and decide together with the client what fits best for their needs and goals. This is a collaborative process that can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also offers choices about whether to use video or audio depending on what feels most practical for the client.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Other areas listed include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain and anger.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and reflecting. She also offers hypnotherapy for habit change and strong emotional responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom as well.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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