- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-focused work
- Body image support
About Isabel
Isabel Stock is a BACP therapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works mainly using a person-centred approach and also draws on cognitive behavioural skills. Isabel lists LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression and ADHD among her main areas of work.
Isabel is part of the LGBTQ+ community and describes herself as plus size, which informs her understanding of fat-related trauma and body image distress. She supports people who want to talk about gender and sexuality, and those who have struggled with eating difficulties. Conversations are straightforward and based on what the client brings to the room.
She has experience supporting people who have lived through physical, sexual or domestic violence. Isabel uses Trauma-Focused Therapy approaches when working with these kinds of experiences and combines that with a person-centred stance to keep sessions collaborative. She also uses CBT skills to help with specific thought and behaviour patterns when that is helpful.
Isabel mentions working with depression and anxiety and specifically notes experience with neurodivergent people. Her practical focus is on helping clients clarify what they want and try out ways of getting there in small, manageable steps.
Sessions aim to be direct and respectful. Clients can expect a therapist who listens without judgement and works with them to identify goals and plan next steps. To begin, the service’s matching questionnaire and scheduling flow are used to set up the first appointment.
How Isabel uses person-centred and trauma-focused approaches online
Isabel works mainly from a person-centred position, which means sessions focus on the client’s views, feelings and goals. The therapist listens and reflects, helping the client make sense of their experiences and decide what to try differently next. This approach helps when someone is unsure about identity, relationships or life direction.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to support people affected by physical, sexual or domestic violence. That approach involves gently addressing painful memories and their effects on daily life, and finding ways to reduce overwhelming reactions over time. Isabel combines this with cognitive behavioural skills to help with specific thought patterns and practical coping strategies.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Isabel will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or busy days, remove travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals like Isabel aim to help clients build practical skills and clearer next steps while working remotely.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression and ADHD, among other related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her main approach is person-centred therapy, supported by Trauma-Focused Therapy and cognitive behavioural skills when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP therapist and is based in the United Kingdom as a Registered Member MBACP.
Can I see a session in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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