- Person-centred base
- Practical coping skills
- Values-focused work
About Andrea
Andrea Croston is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of life changes. She works with issues such as addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem and relationship challenges. Andrea also supports people living with long-term health conditions, caregiving strain, and the emotional impact of chronic pain and illness.
Andrea trained to Level 4 in counselling and psychotherapy, with a background of over 20 years of voluntary work in charity settings. That experience shaped her listening skills and practical approach. She describes herself as primarily person-centred and uses that as a base for her practice.
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Andrea treats each person as the expert on their own life and offers steady support while they work through painful experiences.
Andrea draws on several therapy approaches to suit different needs, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-informed work and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. She keeps learning and reflects on her practice so she can adapt to each person’s goals.
People can expect practical conversations that aim to clarify values, manage difficult thoughts and build daily coping strategies. Andrea encourages clients to try small changes between sessions and reviews what helps. She works in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription-based session model that can be cancelled at any time.
Andrea trained to Level 4 in counselling and psychotherapy, with a background of over 20 years of voluntary work in charity settings. That experience shaped her listening skills and practical approach. She describes herself as primarily person-centred and uses that as a base for her practice.
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Andrea treats each person as the expert on their own life and offers steady support while they work through painful experiences.
Andrea draws on several therapy approaches to suit different needs, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, attachment-informed work and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. She keeps learning and reflects on her practice so she can adapt to each person’s goals.
People can expect practical conversations that aim to clarify values, manage difficult thoughts and build daily coping strategies. Andrea encourages clients to try small changes between sessions and reviews what helps. She works in English and accepts international clients, and uses a subscription-based session model that can be cancelled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Andrea’s approaches work in online therapy
Andrea uses acceptance and commitment therapy and attachment-based ideas alongside a person-centred base. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and coping with long-term health issues.Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current ways of feeling and relating. It can help with intimacy problems, insecurity and rebuilding trust in relationships. Andrea blends these approaches with client-centred listening to shape each session around the person’s needs.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques and agree what feels most helpful. People set the pace and Andrea adjusts methods to match what they want to work on.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use online working to support people who live abroad or have mobility or health limitations, but check directly to learn which formats are offered by this therapist.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Andrea work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, plus trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. Living with chronic illness, caregiver strain and body image concerns are also listed focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is person-centred, which means she follows the client’s lead and listens carefully. She combines that with practical techniques to help manage thoughts and emotions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Andrea has over 20 years of volunteer experience in charity settings and completed a Level 4 counselling and psychotherapy qualification in 2022. She has worked professionally for four years since qualifying.
Where does Andrea practise and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
What languages are supported and can international clients attend?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options with the therapist before booking to learn whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Andrea?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.