Rebecca Foster, BACP

Rebecca Foster is a UK-based therapist with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, bereavement, and changes to self-esteem and motivation. She specialises in grief and bereavement and has carried out extensive research in this area, with that work currently under review for publication.

Alongside her clinical practice, Rebecca lectures in Counselling and Psychotherapy at university level, bringing academic insight to her therapeutic work. Her background includes experience with looked-after children, people who have experienced trauma, and individuals with learning disabilities, giving her a broad foundation for working with distressed or vulnerable clients.

Rebecca practices an integrative approach, combining person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and attachment theory so that therapy is tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. This integrative practice allows her to adapt techniques to the needs and preferences of the individual.

Her work is grounded in values of acceptance, trustworthiness, empathy, openness, and a commitment to the client’s goals. Rebecca aims to support and empower people as they work toward meaningful, lasting change, and she welcomes contact from those ready to begin the therapeutic process.

BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.

Integrative approaches for effective online support

Rebecca commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred counselling as core tools in online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood and to build practical coping strategies. Person-centred counselling emphasises a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist offers understanding and acceptance to help clients explore personal values, improve self-esteem, and navigate relationship or identity concerns.

Rebecca also draws on attachment theory to understand how early relational patterns influence current emotions and relationships, which can be especially useful for work around grief, relationship issues, and long-standing interpersonal difficulties. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process; Rebecca works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the plan over time.

Online therapy with Rebecca is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make access to a registered professional more convenient for those balancing work, family, or mobility constraints while maintaining a consistent space for reflection and change.