Andrea Stokes , BACP

Andrea Stokes is a Person-Centered counsellor and hypnotherapist who supports adults and young people through periods of emotional difficulty and personal change. With eight years of clinical experience, she helps clients work through anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, and the complex effects of trauma and abuse. Andrea has a particular focus on supporting adults affected by childhood sexual abuse and children and young people who have experienced bereavement, offering a calm, empathetic presence as clients make sense of painful experiences.

She blends a client-centered approach with hypnotherapy techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, aiming to build resilience and more effective coping strategies. Andrea holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She offers practical, compassionate support for a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, grief, anger, career stress, panic and phobias, and issues around self-harm and self-worth.

Andrea works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally, providing flexible options for engaging in therapy that fit around individual lives and circumstances.

Client-centered and hypnotherapy approaches for online care

Andrea draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work. This approach focuses on active listening and empathy, helping people explore feelings, strengthen self-awareness, and build confidence in tackling stress, relationship issues, grief and life changes.

Hypnotherapy is offered as a complementary method that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change in habits, reduce anxiety symptoms and address issues such as panic, phobias or low self-esteem. Sessions combine relaxed states with practical suggestions and imagery to help clients access inner resources and rehearse healthier responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Andrea works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as work progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living at a distance. These formats make it easier to fit consistent therapeutic work into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from licensed professionals regardless of location.