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Catherine Foster, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesGrief Depression

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Catherine Foster is a counsellor who offers person-centred support to people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, loss or relationship strain. She brings five years of experience and a calm, non-judgemental presence to sessions. Catherine is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with adults in the United Kingdom.

She provides a space to talk things through at a gentle pace. Her approach is straightforward and practical.

Background and approach

She listens first and follows the person rather than directing them. This helps people discover the strengths and coping skills they already have. Sessions can include talking, silence or creative ways of working according to what feels helpful.

Catherine has supported people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with grief and trauma. She also helps those facing workplace issues, compassion fatigue and changes in identity or sexuality. Parents and people dealing with family disagreements or relationship worries can find a focused conversation about what matters to them.

She sees the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. Clients are treated as the expert in their own lives while Catherine offers validation, fresh perspectives and practical tools. Her manner is warm and genuine, aimed at helping people feel heard and clearer about next steps.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Catherine guides people toward coping strategies and small changes that can make day-to-day life more manageable. The aim is steady progress at a pace that feels right for each person.

Person-centred support online and how it helps

Counselling from a person-centred perspective focuses on listening with openness and respect. The counsellor follows the person's lead, offering empathy and reflection to help them make sense of thoughts and feelings. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, relationship worries and grieving changes.

Working this way means therapy is collaborative. The counsellor will help the client decide what approach feels right, adapt how sessions run, and agree goals together. Finding the best fit is part of the work rather than something fixed in advance.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when lower bandwidth is needed or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection or people who find typing easier than speaking.

These formats make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and everyday life while keeping continuity between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques across these formats to support steady progress and practical problem solving.

What kinds of problems can Catherine help with?

Catherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma as well as relationship and family concerns. She also supports people with workplace issues, compassion fatigue, sexuality and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and following the person's needs. The counsellor helps people explore their thoughts and find their own solutions.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds and presenting concerns. That experience includes supporting bereavement, workplace bullying and family disagreement issues.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients. Meetings are arranged for people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Catherine

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Catherine Foster, BACP

Background and approach

Person-centred support online and how it helps

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety