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Catherine Foster, BACP

Catherine Foster is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Catherine

Catherine Foster is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She offers person-centred counselling and aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, grief or stress. Catherine welcomes discussion about relationship difficulties, sexuality and workplace issues as well as the strain of parenting and family disagreements.

She uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's own experience at the heart of the work.

Background and approach

Catherine listens and reflects so clients can make sense of what they are facing. She helps people recognise the strengths and coping skills they already have and considers new ways to respond to difficult situations. Sessions can be verbal, creative or quiet, depending on what a person needs in the moment.

Catherine aims to be genuine and compassionate while helping clients explore matters at their own pace. This includes support for people dealing with bereavement, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue and self-esteem concerns. Practical life issues such as career changes, workplace bullying and coping with major life transitions are also within her focus.

She can offer tools and perspectives alongside listening, so clients leave with clearer steps or next actions to try. Catherine works with people from varied backgrounds and attends to each person without judgement. If someone feels nervous about starting counselling, she aims to make the first steps straightforward and approachable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	383808	November 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

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Ways of working Catherine names

Client-Centred Therapy

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Client-centred care online and practical session choices

Catherine uses a client-centred approach, which means she focuses on the person's experience and responds with empathy and reflection. This way of working helps when someone needs to process grief, anxiety, relationship strain or issues around sexuality and self-esteem.

Her practice also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse by offering steady, non-judgemental listening alongside practical coping suggestions. The emphasis is on helping clients notice their own strengths and choose how to move forward rather than on giving directives.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they shape the way sessions proceed, making adjustments as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or moments when writing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make counselling more flexible and accessible for different routines and needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does Catherine work with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Other areas include workplace issues, sexuality, parenting and trauma and abuse.

What is Catherine's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centred - she listens, reflects and follows the person's lead. Sessions can be talking-based, creative or quiet depending on what feels right.

How much experience does she have?

Catherine has five years' experience offering counselling in the United Kingdom. She has worked with people from varied backgrounds on many different concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.