Andrea Stokes, BACP

Andrea Stokes is a person-centered counsellor and hypnotherapist who supports adults, children and young people through periods of anxiety, depression and life change. She works with adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and with young people coping with bereavement, offering a steady and respectful space to explore painful memories and current challenges.

Her approach emphasizes understanding the whole person - listening closely to each client and helping them build self-esteem, confidence and practical coping skills. Andrea combines client-centered principles with hypnotherapy techniques to tailor sessions to individual needs, encouraging personal insight and gradual change at a comfortable pace.

Andrea holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings a calm, compassionate presence to therapeutic work. She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, relationship difficulties, anger, career stress and social anxiety, as well as related issues such as guilt, shame and panic attacks.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship in which goals are shaped together, with an emphasis on safety, respect and practical strategies to support recovery and renewed confidence.