- Years in practice
- 22
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Christine
Christine Foster is a counsellor with 22 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She works in a person-centred way and focuses on what each person brings to the session. Christine also helps with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting worries and issues such as sleep, eating and anger.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She assumes each person knows their own story and looks to help them use their strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational but goal-focused when needed. Christine adapts her approach to suit the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script. Christine draws on client-centred methods to build trust and allow people to speak openly.
She also uses ideas from existential therapy to help people find meaning and direction when life feels overwhelming. These approaches are used to address practical problems and deeper questions about identity and purpose. Over two decades in practice has given Christine experience with a wide range of concerns including addictions, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue and career stress.
She supports people who identify as LGBT and those coping with intimacy-related problems. Her work is offered from the United Kingdom and she communicates in English. People can expect a patient, non-judgemental counsellor who aims to help them make manageable changes and cope with difficult feelings.
What Christine works with
Everything Christine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Christine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Christine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps the person feel heard. This approach suits people who need emotional support, want to explore feelings and prefer a gentle, accepting way of working.Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice and identity. It helps when life changes feel overwhelming or when someone wants to think through values and priorities. This approach can be useful for people facing big decisions, mourning losses or re-evaluating their role as a parent.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Christine will discuss goals and preferences and together they will choose ways of working that fit the person's needs. The process is collaborative and can change over time as priorities shift.
Online sessions offer flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need quick, on-the-day support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions people ask about Christine
What difficulties does she help with?
Christine supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and relationship concerns among other issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is mainly person centred, which means conversations focus on the client and their priorities while the counsellor offers empathy and listening.
What experience does she bring?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including parenting, career stress, bipolar and compassion fatigue.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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