Stella Scrivens, BACP
Person-centered counsellor supporting recovery and resilience
- Trauma and abuse support
- Hypnotherapy and mindfulness
- International online sessions
About Stella Scrivens
Stella Scrivens is a person-centered counsellor registered in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience, offering empathetic support to people facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where clients can explore issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and other concerns that affect daily life. Stella meets each person with respect and acceptance, working from the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative process to help them find their own path.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects professional standards in counselling practice. Her role focuses on walking alongside clients rather than directing or diagnosing, and on helping them make sense of their experiences so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. Stella is trained in Rewind therapy, a trauma-based approach often described as closure without disclosure, and she uses transactional analysis to explore child-parent ego states and interpersonal patterns.
Stella is also trained in clinical hypnotherapy, a gentle modality that can be used for a variety of presenting issues such as phobias, fear of flying, and weight management. She aims to empower clients to take the courageous step toward change and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects professional standards in counselling practice. Her role focuses on walking alongside clients rather than directing or diagnosing, and on helping them make sense of their experiences so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. Stella is trained in Rewind therapy, a trauma-based approach often described as closure without disclosure, and she uses transactional analysis to explore child-parent ego states and interpersonal patterns.
Stella is also trained in clinical hypnotherapy, a gentle modality that can be used for a variety of presenting issues such as phobias, fear of flying, and weight management. She aims to empower clients to take the courageous step toward change and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Stella Scrivens have?
Stella Scrivens has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Stella Scrivens a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Stella Scrivens provide therapy?
Stella provides therapy in English.
Where is Stella Scrivens located?
Stella is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Stella Scrivens as my therapist?
You can work with Stella Scrivens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Stella Scrivens work with international clients?
Yes, Stella Scrivens works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Stella Scrivens 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches for Online Support and Healing
Stella draws on person-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective, offering a respectful, empathetic space where individuals can explore feelings and make their own choices. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns including stress, relationship difficulties and life transitions.She is also trained in clinical hypnotherapy, a gentle method that supports focused relaxation and guided imagery to address issues such as phobias, fear of flying, and weight-related goals. In addition, Stella uses trauma-focused techniques such as Rewind therapy to help people process distressing memories in a way that can feel manageable without requiring detailed verbal disclosure.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stella works collaboratively with each client to identify methods that match their needs, goals and personal preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These options allow registered professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care that adapts to each client's schedule and communication style.