Kerry Forster, NCPS

Kerry Forster is a fully qualified counsellor and an accredited member of the NCPS, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She practices in an integrative way, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to identify what works best for each individual client.

At the heart of her work is person-centred therapy, with sessions shaped by the client and their priorities. When appropriate she also incorporates Transactional Analysis, psychodynamic approaches and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build more effective coping strategies.

Kerry recognises that everyone encounters difficult feelings and life challenges that can lead to confusion, distress or isolation, and that these struggles often affect relationships. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space for people to explore their concerns and to consider practical steps toward change.

Her practice has included support for a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, low motivation, self esteem difficulties and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Kerry is committed to working collaboratively with clients to help them move toward the changes they want to make.

Approach-driven online therapy for lasting change

Kerry draws on established therapeutic approaches to tailor online work to each person. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where the client guides the pace and topics of sessions, helping people increase self-awareness and make choices that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns by teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and build more adaptive habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections, helping people improve trust, intimacy and emotional regulation in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kerry works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences, and then adapts methods so that the chosen approach fits the individual and the concerns they bring.

Online therapy with Kerry is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional, reduce travel time and allow sessions to fit around work, family and other commitments.