- Focus on sleep and rest
- Person-centred approach
- BACP registered
About Andrea
Andrea Croston is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing sleep difficulties alongside stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life challenges. She uses a person-centred way of working that treats the person as the expert in their own life. Conversations are straightforward and paced to suit each client.
Andrea began supporting others over 20 years ago through volunteer roles in charities. In September 2022 she completed a Level 4 in counselling and psychotherapy, and she holds BACP registration. She draws on those years of listening and practical experience when meeting someone for the first time.
Her approach is holistic and flexible. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small, practical steps clients can try between meetings. She aims to create space for people to talk about grief, addiction, parenting stresses, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image, ADHD, and sleep or eating problems.
Andrea uses a mix of approaches including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-based thinking and elements from dialectical behaviour therapy. She avoids assuming she has all the answers and invites clients to shape therapy together.
She continues to develop professionally and personally and describes the therapeutic relationship as a joint process. Prospective clients are encouraged to message if scheduling needs flexibility so they can find a workable time.
How therapeutic approaches can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person towards what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build safer ways of relating and regulating emotion; this can be useful for intimacy issues, grief and trauma. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of every session. The therapist offers empathic listening and reflection while the client leads the pace and topics, which suits people who need a slower, exploratory approach.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrea will talk with clients about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative decision that can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into daily life by avoiding travel, making shorter weekly check-ins easier to schedule, or allowing sessions outside normal working hours. Ask about session length and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Andrea often help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions and grief, among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens first and works with each person to set goals and small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Andrea has over 20 years of experience volunteering and supporting people, and four years of professional practice since completing her qualification.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a Level 4 in counselling and psychotherapy and is BACP registered. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the details on her profile.
How are costs and payments handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.