Counsellor profile
Patricia Foster, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 20 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor for anxiety and addiction
Continue with PatriciaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (392995)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Patricia supplied to BetterHelp.
- Person-centred approach
- CBT and DBT methods
- Attachment-informed work
About Patricia
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Patricia Foster has 20 years of counselling experience and works from a person-centred perspective that draws on several other approaches.
Patricia supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. She also addresses grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and parenting concerns. Relationship difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes are included in her practice.
Her way of working is rooted in client-centred counselling. She integrates cognitive behavioural ideas, dialectical behaviour methods and attachment-informed thinking where helpful. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage emotions, notice patterns and try different responses in day-to-day life.
Patricia has experience with additional and complex issues such as ADHD, abandonment, attachment issues, personality-related difficulties and autism. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, body image concerns, blended family challenges and co-morbidity.
People who meet her can expect direct conversation about current problems and practical strategies to try between sessions. The emphasis is on clear goals, coping skills and understanding how past experiences affect present relationships.
She works in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by region and are charged via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online counselling options button.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape expectations of others. Online sessions can look at current relationship patterns and help people try different ways of connecting. Client-centred counselling puts the person and their experience first, using open questions and reflective listening to help someone make sense of their feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Patricia will discuss different methods and agree a plan based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family commitments and can reduce travel time. Some formats are shorter check-ins, some avoid video and others suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, so practical factors can guide which option is chosen.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core approach is person-centred counselling, combined with cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour and attachment-informed ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her credentials.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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