Patricia Foster , BACP

Patricia Foster is a counselling practitioner and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, bringing two decades of clinical experience to her work in the United Kingdom. She trained in addictions, child counselling and domestic violence, and over the years she has worked with people facing a broad range of concerns including addiction, low confidence and self-esteem, personality disorder, anxiety and depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, and the effects of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Rooted in a person-centred approach, Patricia combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic methods, motivational and solution-focused techniques, and rational-emotive work to meet each person’s specific needs. She tailors sessions and treatment plans to the individual, focusing on practical goals while attending to underlying emotional patterns and attachment needs. Patricia aims to create a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore feelings, behaviors, and relationships and work collaboratively toward finding a more manageable place to be.

Her practice also addresses issues such as stress, grief, intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and parenting and caregiver stress, offering flexible therapeutic approaches to suit different personalities and life stages.

Approach-focused online therapy with practical flexibility

Patricia draws on client-centred therapy to place each person’s experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to discover their own solutions, and it is often helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns; CBT is a structured, skills-based method commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Additionally, attachment-based therapy informs her attention to relational histories and how early attachment patterns influence present relationships, which can be especially useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and trauma-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will adapt methods over time so the therapy remains a good fit.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering greater flexibility for scheduling and access regardless of location. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent care while making it easier for people to engage in therapy around work, family, and other commitments.