Kerry Forster, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for anxiety, grief, relationships
- Person-centred approach
- CBT and psychodynamic tools
- Support for trauma
About Kerry Forster
Kerry Forster is a fully qualified counsellor and an accredited member of the NCPS, a recognized professional counselling organization. She works in an integrative way, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person's needs. At the heart of her practice is a person-centred approach that places the client in the lead while drawing on other modalities when helpful, including Transactional Analysis, psychodynamic work, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and promote lasting change.
Kerry understands that everyone encounters difficult feelings and life challenges that can leave them feeling confused, distressed, or isolated, and that these experiences often affect important relationships. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space where people can explore concerns, process grief or loss, and work through anxiety, depression, health anxiety, or obsessive thinking. Her experience also includes supporting those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
By combining attentive listening with practical therapeutic tools, Kerry helps clients identify goals and take steps toward the changes they want to make. She aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports emotional recovery, improved relationships, and greater day-to-day coping.
Kerry understands that everyone encounters difficult feelings and life challenges that can leave them feeling confused, distressed, or isolated, and that these experiences often affect important relationships. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space where people can explore concerns, process grief or loss, and work through anxiety, depression, health anxiety, or obsessive thinking. Her experience also includes supporting those struggling with motivation, self-esteem, and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
By combining attentive listening with practical therapeutic tools, Kerry helps clients identify goals and take steps toward the changes they want to make. She aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that supports emotional recovery, improved relationships, and greater day-to-day coping.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kerry Forster have?
Kerry Forster has 5 years of experience.
Is Kerry Forster a licensed therapist?
Yes. Kerry holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Kerry Forster provide therapy?
Kerry provides therapy in English.
Where is Kerry Forster located?
Kerry is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kerry Forster as my therapist?
You can work with Kerry Forster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kerry Forster work with international clients?
Yes, Kerry works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kerry Forster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online therapy and what to expect
Kerry often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and supporting people to lead the pace and direction of their own work; this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and stronger personal relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that explores the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and is useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Attachment-based work appears alongside these approaches to help people understand relational patterns formed in early life and how they can affect current relationships and intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kerry works collaboratively with each person to identify techniques that suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which methods feel most helpful and adapt the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Kerry is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and greater access to support. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy lives, access help from different locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for conversation and reflection.