Andrea Stott , BACP

Andrea Stott is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and draws on that ethical framework in her work. Andrea focuses on helping people facing trauma, addiction and difficulties that began in childhood. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, complex grief and life transitions.

Andrea uses a blend of therapeutic styles to meet each person's needs. She combines approaches that look at current thoughts and behaviours with ones that explore deeper patterns from the past. Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward and practical. The emphasis is on clear steps people can take between sessions to feel steadier.

People come to Andrea for a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also works with matters linked to family of origin such as abandonment, adoption and attachment issues, plus challenges around caregiving, chronic illness and body image.

Andrea is experienced in supporting people from LGBT communities and those dealing with domestic violence, divorce and separation. Her background includes study at degree and postgraduate level in health and cognitive behavioural therapy. She describes her style as warm, direct and collaborative, helping people find manageable ways forward.

Therapy with Andrea can use different session formats to suit practical needs. People interested in working with her complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Andrea draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting overwhelmed and focus on actions that match their values; it can help with stress, anxiety and long-term patterns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace and topics; it is useful for building self-esteem and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Andrea treats it as a collaboration. She will talk through options, listen to what matters most and adjust methods to fit the client's goals and preferences. The plan can change over time as people try different techniques and see what helps.

Online work is offered by way of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions support face-to-face style conversations when that matters. Phone calls work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need flexible timings or want brief, regular touchpoints. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.