Patricia Foster, BACP

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

Patricia has also supported people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, bringing experience and sensitivity to complex histories. She describes her core orientation as person-centred, meaning she prioritises the client’s perspective and works to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment where emotions, behaviours and needs can be explored openly.

Her practice blends a number of therapeutic methods - including cognitive behavioural techniques, humanistic approaches, motivational and solution-focused strategies, and rational-emotive work - so that assessment and care can be tailored to each person. Patricia collaborates with clients to set clear treatment goals and adapts methods to suit individual circumstances, aiming to help people find more effective ways of coping and a steadier sense of wellbeing.

How Patricia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape feelings about closeness and trust. In practice this approach helps people who struggle with attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, separation or abandonment themes to understand emotional responses and build more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work. It relies on empathy, non-judgemental listening and support to help people explore self-esteem, life transitions, grief and the everyday struggles that undermine wellbeing, with the therapist following the client’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to develop alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and some addictive behaviours, and can be adapted to set clear goals and practice skills between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Patricia works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, discuss options and shape a plan that fits their goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adjusting methods as the work unfolds.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging makes these approaches more accessible and flexible. It allows people to schedule sessions around work, family or mobility needs, maintain continuity of care when travel is difficult, and engage in therapy from locations that feel most comfortable for them, all while working with registered professionals and experienced therapists.