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Stella Scrivens

Stella Scrivens, BACP

United Kingdom

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Person centred counsellor - Family and relationship concerns

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Clinical hypnotherapy

About Stella

Stella Scrivens is a person centred counsellor registered in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD. She also supports people facing eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem and career questions.

She draws on client-centred ways of working, which means conversations focus on the person's own perspective and goals. Stella uses practical listening and reflective responses to help people clarify what matters and decide next steps. She also integrates mindfulness and hypnotherapy approaches where they suit the client's wishes.

In sessions she invites people to talk through difficult events and strong feelings at a pace they can manage. For trauma-related work she applies trauma-focused tools meant to reduce distress around past memories. She describes hypnotherapy as a gentle option that some people choose for phobias or to change habits.

Stella pays attention to patterns from earlier relationships and how they show up now. This includes looking at attachment, abandonment issues, and longstanding interaction styles that affect intimacy and trust. She aims to help people spot those patterns and try different ways of relating.

Her practice also covers more practical life adjustments, including coping with chronic illness, caregiving stress, and the complexities of blended family issues. People who want to start are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire before booking a first session.

Approaches used in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's own view. It helps people clarify goals and make decisions by keeping the conversation centred on their experience and values.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention skills to reduce stress and manage strong emotions. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems and coping with change by training calm, short practices that fit into daily life.

Clinical hypnotherapy offers guided relaxation and suggestion to address specific problems such as phobias, habit change and fear of flying. Some people use it as a gentle, focused way to work on behaviour and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stella will discuss options and agree on what to try based on goals, current needs and personal preference. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy continues.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often tailor session length and rhythm so counselling fits around work, childcare and everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum 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 phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she work with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, ADHD and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work is person centred, focusing on the client's perspective and choices, with mindfulness and hypnotherapy options used when appropriate.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of presenting issues, including trauma and grief.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the original biography did not list specific formats.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

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