Catherine Foster

Catherine Foster is a counsellor who offers person-centred support to people feeling overwhelmed by life. She holds BACP registration, and has five years of experience working with a range of concerns. Catherine aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk at their own pace and be listened to.

People come to her with stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She also helps with workplace problems, relationship difficulties, parenting strain and issues linked to sexuality and LGBT lives. Women’s issues are among her focused areas.

Her way of working puts the person at the centre. Catherine sees clients as the experts in their own lives and acts as a companion while they sort out what matters. She offers practical coping ideas when helpful and helps people notice the strengths they already have.

Sessions can include talking, creative approaches or silence, depending on what someone needs in the moment. She aims to be warm and genuine so people can feel comfortable from the first meeting.

Many people come unsure what therapy will be like. Catherine helps them settle in and find the pace that suits them, whether this is short-term support or a longer period of exploration.

Client-centred support and online counselling options

Catherine uses client-centred therapy, which means she listens closely and follows what the person brings to the room. This way of working helps when someone needs to feel heard, explore identity or make sense of relationships and life changes.

She focuses on helping people notice their own strengths and choices rather than imposing solutions. That approach fits concerns like stress, low mood, grief and issues around sexuality and women’s lives. The emphasis is on companionship and practical steps the client finds useful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss what seems to suit each person and adapt sessions based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and she will help clients choose a pace and style that feels manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Catherine about what works best for timing and style so sessions fit into everyday routines.