- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Catherine
Catherine Foster is a counsellor who helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the next step. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties and feelings of low self-esteem. Catherine uses a warm, genuine approach so people can speak honestly about what is happening in their lives.
She offers person-centred counselling, which means she listens without judgement and follows the pace the client sets. She draws on five years of experience supporting people through bereavement, workplace problems, family disagreements and LGBT concerns.
Background and approach
Her BACP credential indicates she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Catherine believes clients are the experts in their own lives and focuses on practical ways to move forward. Sessions can include talking, quiet reflection, or creative ways of working depending on what a person needs.
She helps people identify existing strengths and develop new coping strategies for change. Her practice also covers career worries, compassion fatigue, sexuality, women's issues and parenting matters. Catherine aims to be steady and non-judgemental while people explore difficult feelings and decisions.
She offers a supportive presence throughout the counselling process. Many clients start feeling less alone after a few sessions. Catherine encourages small, manageable steps so changes feel achievable.
She invites anyone curious about counselling to find out more and decide if her way of working feels like a good fit.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Catherine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Person-centred care and online counselling options
Catherine works in a person-centred way that places the client at the heart of the process. This approach emphasises listening, empathy and respect for each person's experience. It helps when someone needs to make sense of difficult feelings, rebuild confidence or work through relationship and parenting challenges.Her style focuses on creating a steady, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and topics. The therapist walks alongside the person, helping them notice strengths and try out new coping strategies. Choosing the right approach is collaborative and Catherine will discuss what feels most useful based on goals and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for a fuller conversation and visual connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, ongoing coaching-style support, or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What concerns can I bring to counselling?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and family conflict, and also supports people with parenting, relationship and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Catherine uses person-centred counselling which focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's pace. Sessions may be talk-based, quiet or include creative elements.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds on issues such as bereavement, workplace bullying and LGBT concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom as a registered counsellor with that organisation noted.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start the process?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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