Andrea Croston , BACP

Andrea Croston is a person-centered counsellor based in the United Kingdom who emphasizes a holistic, client-led approach to therapy. She works from a person-centered foundation and draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a range of other life challenges.

Andrea completed a Level 4 qualification in counselling and psychotherapy in September 2022 and is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Alongside formal training, she has extensive volunteer experience in charity settings, which has contributed to her practical understanding of how to listen and support people through difficult times.

She places a strong emphasis on ongoing professional and personal development and approaches each person with humility, believing clients are the experts in their own experience while she offers guidance and support. Andrea is currently accepting clients, including international clients, provides therapy in English, and aims to be flexible with scheduling when possible, so clients are encouraged to message about availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a more meaningful life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in relationships and emotional responses, and it is often helpful for issues related to intimacy, abandonment, trust, and family dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, genuine engagement, and nonjudgmental support so clients can explore their experience at their own pace; this approach suits people seeking a respectful, collaborative space to process emotions and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to access licensed professionals and therapists from home, during work breaks, or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care across locations.