- Client-centred support
- CBT techniques
- Attachment-informed care
About Patricia
Patricia Foster is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings 20 years of experience supporting people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. Patricia aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can take small, clear steps forward.
Her practice blends client-centred listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Patricia has worked with people facing trauma, abuse and grief as well as those coping with life changes, parenting strain, low self-esteem and anger. She also supports people managing long-term mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD, alongside related issues like codependency and communication problems.
The counselling style is humane and practical. Patricia describes sessions as warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on clear actions and emotional understanding. She will collaborate with you to set goals and try approaches that fit your situation.
Patricia practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she asks people to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session so you can see if the approach feels right.
Her practice blends client-centred listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioural approaches. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Patricia has worked with people facing trauma, abuse and grief as well as those coping with life changes, parenting strain, low self-esteem and anger. She also supports people managing long-term mental health concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD, alongside related issues like codependency and communication problems.
The counselling style is humane and practical. Patricia describes sessions as warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on clear actions and emotional understanding. She will collaborate with you to set goals and try approaches that fit your situation.
Patricia practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. If you are thinking about starting therapy, she asks people to use the site process to match and schedule an initial session so you can see if the approach feels right.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches inform online work
Patricia uses client-centred methods that prioritise being heard and understood, combined with cognitive behavioural techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. Client-centred work helps people feel supported while CBT offers clear tools for anxiety, depression and coping with change.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This can be helpful for intimacy issues, communication problems and understanding repeated relationship difficulties. Together these approaches let the therapist and client balance emotional exploration with practical steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will work with you to identify what feels most useful based on your goals and preferences, and she can adapt methods as you progress. The intention is to try things that match your needs rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people choose audio-only or video conversations depending on what feels most comfortable, though you should verify which formats the therapist currently offers before arranging sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Patricia help people with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and parenting concerns. Additional areas include trauma, anger, bipolar disorder and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is primarily client-centred with practical tools added as needed. Sessions mix listening and emotional exploration with techniques to change thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
Patricia has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addiction, domestic abuse and child-related issues.
What accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; please consider time differences when scheduling sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.