Patricia Foster, BACP

Patricia Foster is a counsellor and BACP member with two decades of experience supporting people through difficult life chapters. She works in a straightforward, person-centred way and helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and questions about relationships and parenting.

Her sessions focus on what matters most to each person. Patricia blends client-centred listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches and emotion-focused work. She helps people spot unhelpful patterns, name difficult feelings and try small changes that make daily life easier.

Over 20 years she has supported people experiencing trauma, emotional abuse and long-term mental health struggles. She also works with concerns such as low self‑esteem, bipolar mood issues, anger, ADHD and challenges that come with ageing and geriatric issues. Her experience includes supporting carers and addressing blended family and communication problems.

Patricia aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what is going on for them. Sessions are tailored to each person, with goals agreed together and practical steps to work on between meetings.

She describes her style as compassionate and pragmatic. That means listening first, and then helping people try tools and strategies that fit their life. Those who want to begin are invited to consider their immediate concerns and priorities before arranging a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Patricia draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to support people. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help people identify long-standing habits in close relationships. Client-centred work focuses on listening deeply and following what the person brings each session to build clarity and trust. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people test thoughts and try small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and adapt sessions as understanding grows. That means practical decisions about pace, homework and the mix of listening and skills practice happen together.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow sessions from different locations. It also lets people choose shorter check-ins or fuller therapy sessions depending on what fits their day. Many find the flexibility helps them keep to agreed plans and practise new ways of coping between meetings.