Patricia Foster , BACP

Patricia Foster is a Counselling Practitioner and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, bringing 20 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She trained in addictions, child counselling and domestic violence and has worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds who seek help for concerns such as addiction, low confidence and self-esteem, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges. She has also supported many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Firmly rooted in a person-centred approach, Patricia integrates cognitive behavioural techniques with humanistic, motivational, solution-focused and rational-emotive methods to create a tailored plan for each person. Her practice focuses on adapting goals and strategies to the individual, balancing practical skill-building with exploration of emotions and relational patterns. Patricia aims to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where people can examine their behaviours, feelings and needs and work collaboratively toward clearer coping and greater stability.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Patricia draws on several established approaches to offer practical and relational support online. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening and a non-judgemental stance to help people build self-awareness and increase self-esteem; it is well suited to those facing low confidence, relationship strains or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical exercises and coping strategies, which can help with anxiety, depression and patterns that maintain addiction or emotional distress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence present-day connections and emotional responses and can be particularly helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment or repeated relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access support when relocating or living abroad. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, flexible care that can be adapted to individual routines and communication styles.