Catherine Foster, BACP

Catherine Foster offers a warm, non-judgemental counselling practice that supports people who feel overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or uncertain about the next step in their lives. With five years of experience, she works with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including bereavement and loss, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace bullying, low self-esteem, family disagreements, LGBTQ+ issues and the aftermath of trauma or abuse. She also supports those coping with life changes, parenting challenges, career questions and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is person centred - she believes the client is the expert in their own life and aims to walk alongside them while they explore difficult feelings and situations. Catherine helps clients identify existing strengths and develop practical strategies and resources, while offering fresh perspectives and attentive listening so clients can feel heard. Sessions can be conversational, creative or held in silence according to what the client needs at the time.

She offers open-ended support tailored to each individual, whether they are trying counselling for the first time or returning after previous work. Catherine holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of a UK professional counselling body and a commitment to recognised professional standards. Prospective clients are invited to get in touch to learn more about how she can help.

Client-Centered Therapy and Online Support

Catherine Foster practices client-centered therapy, a person-led approach that focuses on listening with empathy, reflecting what matters to the client and enabling them to explore feelings at their own pace. This style of work is well suited to issues like anxiety, grief, relationship problems, identity questions and low self-esteem because it prioritises the client’s own perspective and strengths.

She also integrates coaching-style support when clients want practical, goal-focused help for areas such as career decisions, parenting challenges or coping with life transitions. In those conversations Catherine works collaboratively to clarify objectives and identify steps that feel manageable and meaningful.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works together with each person to determine what combination of listening, exploration and practical tools will best meet their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration continues as therapy proceeds and can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from home or elsewhere, fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person meetings are not possible.