- Person-centred approach
- ACT and CBT methods
- BACP member
About Andrea
Andrea Croston, BACP, is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of formal practice since qualification. She lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression among other concerns. Andrea also notes focus on relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as neurodiversity-related topics such as ADHD and autism spectrum concerns.
Andrea trained to a Level 4 in counselling and psychotherapy and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She describes herself primarily as a person-centred counsellor and places value on listening carefully to what each person says about their pain. She does not claim to be the expert on someone’s life and frames the client as the person who knows what hurts.
Her practice draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Sessions involve talking, reflecting on patterns, and trying practical steps people can use between meetings. Andrea says she keeps developing professionally and personally to stay effective in the room.
People often come to her for help with coping, making sense of strong emotions, and managing life changes. She has volunteer experience across charity settings over two decades, which she cites as important to her practical learning. Andrea accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
To start, prospective clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches Andrea uses and online sessions
Andrea works from a person-centred base while drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that fit those values rather than getting stuck in painful thoughts. It can help when guilt or shame keeps someone avoiding important parts of life.CBT looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and tries small experiments to reduce unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and for changing reactions that deepen shame. Andrea may also draw on attachment ideas to explore how early relationships shape current feelings about self and others.
Picking the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which method or combination feels most useful based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and checking what helps over a few sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel, and keep check-ins shorter when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find remote meetings help maintain regular contact while people manage busy lives.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she support related to guilt or shame?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and relationship issues which often relate to guilt and shame.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Andrea describes herself as primarily a person-centred counsellor who listens and works from the client’s experience while drawing on other approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience since qualification and over twenty years of volunteer and practical involvement in charity settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP membership and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Follow the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.