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Patricia Foster, BACP

Experienced BACP counselling practitioner
  • Person-centered approach
  • Addictions and trauma support
  • Accepting international clients

About Patricia Foster

Patricia Foster is a Counselling Practitioner and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a professional membership body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She has worked for over 17 years with people from many backgrounds, supporting those facing addiction, low confidence and self-esteem, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and parenting difficulties. She has particular training in addictions, child counselling and domestic violence and has supported many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Fundamentally a Person-Centred Counsellor, Patricia blends that humanistic foundation with cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational and solution-focused methods, and elements of rational-emotive therapy to create a practical, tailored approach. She works with each person to set treatment goals that reflect their individual needs and circumstances, shaping sessions to address patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour while honoring the person’s own strengths and pace.

Patricia aims to offer warm, compassionate and non-judgmental support so people can explore difficult feelings, decisions and relationships. Through collaborative work she helps clients identify changes they want to make and supports them in finding clearer, more manageable ways to cope and move forward.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Patricia Foster have?

Patricia Foster has 20 years of experience.

Is Patricia Foster a licensed therapist?

Yes. Patricia Foster holds membership of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Patricia Foster provide therapy?

Patricia Foster provides therapy in English.

Where is Patricia Foster located?

Patricia Foster is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Patricia Foster as my therapist?

You can work with Patricia Foster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Patricia Foster work with international clients?

Yes, Patricia Foster works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Patricia Foster 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.

Attachment, Client-Centered and Cognitive Approaches Online

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. It can be helpful for people dealing with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, abandonment experiences and relational trauma by identifying patterns and building more secure ways of relating.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own capacity for growth. By providing empathic, non-judgmental listening, this approach helps clients clarify their feelings, strengthen self-understanding and make choices that reflect their values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It offers practical strategies to address anxiety, depression, addictive behaviours and other manageable problems by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and try new coping behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Patricia Foster works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best. She will consider the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions take place - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to access regular support around work, family or other commitments. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and choose formats that suit their comfort and lifestyle.

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