Isabel Stock

• Trauma-focused therapy
• Eating and body image
• LGBT support

About Isabel

Isabel Stock works with people on issues around trauma, eating, depression, ADHD and LGBT matters using a person-centred approach. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

Isabel describes her main way of working as person-centred, and she also uses skills from cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions focus on listening to what matters to the individual and on practical ways to make changes that fit everyday life. She offers a space to talk through experiences of physical, sexual or domestic violence and related trauma.

She has specific experience supporting people with eating difficulties and body image concerns, including those who have experienced fat-related trauma. Isabel is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and welcomes conversations about gender and sexuality. She also works with people who identify as neurodivergent and those experiencing depression and anxiety.

Other areas she supports include ageing and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink culture, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and commitment issues, dissociation, and separation and divorce.

In sessions she aims to help people clarify what matters to them, notice patterns that cause distress, and try out manageable steps to change. People can expect straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on their concerns and goals.

How Isabel's approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy is based on listening and responding to the person's own concerns. The counsellor follows what the client brings, helping them make sense of feelings and decide what matters to change. This approach is often used for issues like identity, body image and relationship difficulties.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through the impact of traumatic events. It involves careful, paced conversations about the effects of abuse or violence and practical techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. Isabel will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and then agree a way of working that fits the person and the presenting problem.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as these are not listed here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that are easier to combine with other daily tasks.

Topics Isabel lists

• LGBT
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Depression
• ADHD
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Isabel

Does she work with trauma?

Yes. She has experience with physical, sexual and domestic violence and uses trauma-focused approaches.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She works mainly in a person-centred way and also uses cognitive behavioural therapy skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I speak to her?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with sessions?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.