Patricia Foster , BACP

Patricia Foster is a Counselling Practitioner based in the United Kingdom and a member of the BACP, the UK professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. With 20 years of experience, she has completed training in addictions, child counselling and domestic violence and has supported people facing a wide range of concerns.

She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds who present with issues such as addiction, low confidence and self-esteem, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and parenting challenges. She has also supported many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Fundamentally a Person Centred counsellor, Patricia blends cognitive behavioral techniques with humanistic, motivational, solution-focused and rational-emotive approaches to shape a clinical plan that fits each person’s needs. She adapts sessions and goals to reflect the unique circumstances of the individual and prioritizes a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space for exploration. Patricia collaborates with people to examine emotions, behaviours and needs and to work toward clearer, more manageable ways of being.

Approaches That Guide Online Work and Support

Patricia Foster commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to frame her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people understand and change how they relate to others and to themselves, which can be helpful for relationship, intimacy and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance and collaboration so that people feel heard and supported while they explore feelings and goals. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and unhelpful coping patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Patricia works collaboratively to identify what fits best for each person based on their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so the work reflects individual priorities and life circumstances.

Online sessions — whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging — offer flexibility for people juggling work, family or mobility constraints. These formats make regular contact easier to sustain, allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity across locations and life changes, and let licensed professionals deliver consistent therapeutic care in ways that suit different communication styles.