Catherine Foster, BACP

Catherine Foster offers person-centred counselling for people who feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or out of step with their lives. She provides an open-ended, warm and non-judgemental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and life events at their own pace, whether they are coping with bereavement, stress, relationship difficulties, workplace bullying, low self-esteem, divorce, family disagreements or LGBTQ+ matters.

With five years of practice, she works from the belief that each person is the expert in their own life. Her role is to walk alongside clients as they reflect, identify strengths and discover practical coping strategies. She uses listening, empathy and gentle guidance to help people find new perspectives and the resources they already have.

Catherine offers flexible ways of working - sometimes talking, sometimes using creative approaches, and sometimes sitting with silence when that feels right. She is a BACP registered counsellor - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body that sets standards for counsellors and therapists. Anyone considering counselling with Catherine can expect a supportive, respectful environment and is invited to get in touch to find out more.

Client-Centered Care for Online Support

Catherine practices client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client directs the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people explore difficult feelings, rebuild confidence and find their own solutions to stress, grief, relationship issues and life changes.

Her work is person-centred in practice - meaning she prioritises the client’s perspective, offers reflective listening and supports personal discovery rather than imposing solutions. That collaborative stance can be especially helpful for those facing uncertainty, transitions or questions about identity and relationships.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Catherine works together with each client to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often adapt methods over time, and Catherine will discuss options so the client feels involved in decisions about their care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographical limitations and changing circumstances. These formats make it easier to access consistent support while fitting therapy into everyday life.