Andrea Stott, BACP

Andrea Stott is a United Kingdom based therapist with 12 years of experience working with trauma, addiction, and difficulties in adulthood that stem from challenging childhoods. She also supports people facing relationship problems and complex grief or loss, bringing focused clinical training to each case.

Andrea is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices according to its professional code and ethical framework. Her background combines vocational and academic training, including Advanced Psychotherapy level 5 and a level 5 qualification in PTSD work, which support her work with complex trauma presentations. She also holds level 4 qualifications in Grief and Loss and as a Therapeutic Practitioner in Mental Health, alongside PSyTap training in trauma removal techniques.

Andrea trained academically with a BSc (Hons 2:1) in Health and completed an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, giving her a strong foundation in evidence-informed approaches to thinking, feeling, and behaviour. She draws on a range of therapeutic models to tailor work to each person’s needs, with a focus on practical strategies for coping and longer term psychological processing. Andrea provides therapy in English and works with adults across a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, parenting and family issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice emphasises careful assessment and collaborative planning so that therapy aligns with each person’s goals and life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Andrea draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as core approaches in her practice. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and commit to meaningful action while learning to accept distressing thoughts and feelings rather than being led by them - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and build self-understanding, which can be especially helpful for grief, attachment issues, and identity concerns. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce unhelpful patterns, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or mood.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging gives practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel, allowing consistent momentum in therapy while fitting into everyday life.