Stella Scrivens, BACP

Stella Scrivens offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She works with individuals struggling with trauma, addictions, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy concerns. Stella aims to provide a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them and find clearer ways forward.

She practises in the person-centred tradition, which means she listens closely and follows the priorities you bring. Stella sees clients as the experts on their own lives and aims to help them make sense of difficult feelings and choices. Her way of working is collaborative rather than directive.

Stella also brings trauma-focused methods, including Rewind therapy, which some people find useful when they prefer a way of processing trauma that does not require detailed retelling. She uses clinical hypnotherapy as a gentle option for things like phobias and fears. These approaches sit alongside psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness techniques to support emotional regulation and insight.

With three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Stella combines practical tools with reflective conversation. She works with a wide range of concerns including caring stresses, chronic illness, ageing and geriatric issues, and ADHD-related challenges.

If someone is unsure which approach will help most, Stella encourages a first conversation to outline goals and agree on a clear plan for the work ahead.

How Stella’s approaches translate to online therapy

Stella uses person-centred methods that focus on listening and following the client’s concerns. This approach is about building a trusting working relationship and can be effective whether sessions are in person or remote. It helps people feel heard and decide on goals together.

She also offers trauma-focused work including Rewind therapy, which aims to reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories without requiring detailed disclosure. That can be helpful for people who want to process trauma while limiting repeated verbal retelling. Clinical hypnotherapy is another option she uses; it offers guided relaxation and imagery techniques that can support phobias, fears and some behavioural changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stella will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions and set clear steps for progress.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day, avoiding travel, and easier access for people living further away. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work that supports continuity of care and helps people maintain regular appointments more easily.