Stella Scrivens, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for midlife change
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- Warm and non-judgemental
- Hypnotherapy options
- Focus on practical steps
About Stella
She meets people with warmth and respect. Stella believes each person knows their own life best, and she aims to walk alongside clients rather than direct them. Her way of working focuses on listening closely and helping people make sense of what they are experiencing.
Stella uses several approaches in her work, including person-centred methods, clinical hypnotherapy, mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques. She describes hypnotherapy as a gentle option that can help with phobias or habits, and she uses trauma-focused methods when past events continue to cause distress.
In sessions she aims to help people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, sleep or eating issues, parenting pressures, career worries and the kinds of life changes that often arise in midlife. She also supports people dealing with addictions, ADHD, chronic illness and bereavement.
Her practice emphasises practical support and emotional understanding. Stella encourages small steps that fit into everyday life and offers a compassionate space to try them out. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to match and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches adapt to online counselling
Stella uses person-centred work and trauma-focused techniques that translate well to remote sessions. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people name what matters most to them, which can be done through conversation and guided reflection online. Trauma-focused methods aim to gently address distress linked to past events using structured conversation and grounding tools that can be taught and practised during sessions.She also offers clinical hypnotherapy as a gentle option for specific issues such as phobias or unwanted habits; this involves guided relaxation and imagery to help change responses and build different patterns. Together with the client she will discuss which approach or mix of approaches best fits their goals. Finding the right method is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as work progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and the ability to meet without travel. Online sessions can be useful when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange, when a shorter check-in is needed, or when people prefer not to travel to an appointment. Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and a wide range of life changes including midlife transitions and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her core approach is person-centred, offering empathic listening and respect while helping people clarify their own goals and choices.
What approaches does she use in sessions?
She combines person-centred work with clinical hypnotherapy, mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques to suit the issue being addressed.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people based outside the UK in line with scheduling and matching.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options through the booking process before scheduling a session.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.