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Patricia Foster, BACP
United Kingdom
Counselling Practitioner - anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred sessions
About Patricia
Patricia Foster is a Counselling Practitioner and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 20 years of experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Patricia also supports those facing parenting strain, intimacy-related difficulties, anger and the life changes that follow diagnosis or loss.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. Patricia uses practical strategies and clear steps, aiming to reduce distress and improve coping in day-to-day life.
She has a long history of working with people affected by trauma and abuse, and with those navigating personality and mood challenges such as bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her background includes work in addictions and child counselling and attention to issues like abandonment, attachment concerns and blended family strain.
In practice Patricia combines structured skill-building with listening and reflection. She helps people set short-term goals, practise new ways of responding, and review progress in straightforward terms. The work is organised and problem-focused, while also making room to look at relationships and emotional patterns.
Sessions are conducted in English and Patricia accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform's booking flow.
How Patricia integrates CBT, attachment work and client-centred methods online
Patricia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, then practises alternative responses in short, concrete exercises. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it breaks issues into clear steps to work on.She also draws on attachment-based approaches to look at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape reactions. This helps when intimacy, abandonment concerns or communication problems are central. Client-centred work provides space for people to describe what matters to them and to set their own priorities for change.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Patricia reviews needs, goals and preferences together and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. That means sessions can focus on skills, on relationship patterns, or on straightforward problem-solving depending on what the person wants to work on.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, fit therapy around work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises and worksheets to an online setting so practical work continues between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Patricia works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues, plus parenting and intimacy-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries practical exercises to change how they respond in everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in areas including addictions and child counselling, with a history supporting people affected by trauma and abuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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