Patricia Foster, BACP
Patricia Foster is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of experience.
About Patricia
Patricia Foster is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low confidence, addiction and mood concerns. Her approach is straightforward and grounded in everyday language so parents can read quickly and understand what to expect.
Patricia draws on client-centred ways of working to help people feel heard and understood. She combines this with practical methods from cognitive behavioural therapy and elements of emotionally focused and attachment-based work.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on practical steps they can try between meetings. People come to Patricia for a wide range of worries, including bereavement, relationship strain, parenting stress, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, bipolar mood shifts, anger and challenges linked to ADHD.
Her experience includes work with addiction and people affected by emotional or physical abuse. In sessions she aims to be warm and non-judgemental. Conversations are used to make sense of feelings, notice patterns and try small, manageable changes.
Treatment plans are agreed together and adjusted as goals change over time. Patricia offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works online using several session formats to suit different needs.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392995 | April 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Patricia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Patricia names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Patricia combines client-centred care with cognitive behavioural work and attachment-informed thinking. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions; it suits anyone who needs space to talk and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-informed approaches help people understand how early relationships shape present connections and can be useful for relationship or intimacy concerns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day challenges and then recommend methods to try. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and achievable for each person.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see and hear the counsellor and work on body language. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, journalling between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work and family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Patricia help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and grief. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, trauma and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and warm with practical techniques added in. Conversations focus on understanding feelings and trying manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with people facing a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and routines.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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