Isabel Stock, BACP

Isabel Stock is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people who are living with health challenges and related stresses. She works in a down-to-earth way and offers a calm space where people can talk about body image, eating concerns, mood, identity and the effects of trauma. Isabel brings four years of professional experience to her practice.

Her background includes supporting people affected by physical, sexual and domestic violence. She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and says this helps her understand conversations about gender and sexuality. She also describes herself as plus size and offers a perspective for clients who want to discuss fat related trauma and body-image issues.

Isabel often combines person-centred work with practical cognitive-behavioural skills when they suit the person in front of her. She aims to make sessions focused on what matters now, using simple tools and reflection rather than clinical jargon. This approach is commonly helpful for depression, anxiety and eating concerns.

She notes experience working with neurodivergent people and those facing chronic pain, illness and disability. People can expect a non-judgemental space to talk about attachment, communication problems, caregiving stress and relationship breakdowns.

Isabel says the room is for whoever turns up, and she prioritises helping people reconnect with their own goals and values. The focus is on listening, practical steps where helpful, and supporting gradual change.

Person-centred and trauma-informed approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement, helping people feel accepted and understood so they can work out what matters to them. It suits conversations about identity, body image and long-term health challenges because it starts from the person's own priorities.

Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past harm affects daily life now and uses careful, paced work to reduce distress. This approach can help people dealing with the effects of physical, sexual or domestic violence and related symptoms.

Deciding which approach fits best is a shared process. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what the person finds most helpful, and then adapt sessions as needs evolve. Collaboration helps shape whether more reflective listening or practical skill work is used.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking as the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and use a quieter space on short notice. Some people find shorter check-ins or sessions outside normal office hours helpful when juggling appointments and caregiving. Registered professionals can offer the same conversational and practical support remotely as in-person therapy, while keeping sessions focused on everyday life and coping strategies.