BACP

Andrea Croston, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Andrea is a BACP therapist in the UK.

4+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Addictions
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Andrea

Andrea Croston is a person-centered counsellor who combines a holistic outlook with practical therapeutic skills to support people through stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, mood difficulties, neurodiversity-related challenges, and a wide range of life transitions. She emphasizes the client as the expert in their own experience and offers a supportive, nonjudgmental presence to help people explore what feels most painful or important to change.

Andrea began her counselling journey more than 20 years ago through volunteer work and went on to complete formal training, earning a Level 4 qualification in counselling and psychotherapy in September 2022. She holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional commitment to accepted standards of practice.

With four years of professional experience, Andrea continues to invest in her own personal and professional development to remain responsive to clients' needs. She works from a holistic, person-centered foundation while integrating approaches that best suit each individual. Andrea does not claim to be the expert on a client's life; instead she partners with clients to support their journey toward greater clarity and coping. She aims to be flexible with scheduling and can often accommodate clients when standard appointment slots are limited.

Areas of expertise

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

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Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method

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Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Also listed for

Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Andrea primarily works from a person-centered framework that focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship and helping clients explore their own insights and values. This approach is helpful for people seeking a gentle, client-led space to process emotions and life changes.

She also draws on attachment-based therapy, which looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional regulation. This approach can be useful for clients dealing with intimacy, abandonment, family, and relationship issues as it helps identify and shift unhelpful relational patterns.

Andrea may incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which combines mindfulness and values-based action to help people respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings. ACT can support coping with anxiety, stress, low mood, and ongoing life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Andrea will work collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to identify which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and geographic limitations. For many people this accessibility supports consistent attendance and steady progress with the support of a trained therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Andrea Croston have?

Andrea Croston has four years of professional experience. She also began her counselling journey more than 20 years ago through volunteer work, which has informed her practice and understanding of client needs.

Is Andrea Croston a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds membership of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Andrea Croston provide therapy?

Andrea provides therapy in English.

Where is Andrea Croston located?

Andrea is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Andrea Croston as my therapist?

You can work with Andrea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Andrea Croston work with international clients?

Yes, Andrea works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Andrea Croston cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.