- Client-led care
- Relational focus
- Practical support
About Ann
Ann Foster is a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She is registered as NCPS and has nine years of professional experience. Ann takes a warm, client-led approach that keeps each person’s needs and goals at the centre of sessions.
She focuses on relationship matters, stress and anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Ann also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, eating concerns, chronic illness, and codependency. Her background includes work with a wide range of mental health concerns and life changes.
In sessions she uses a relational style that aims to build trust and practical understanding. Conversations are guided by what the person brings, and together they form a plan that fits those goals. Ann emphasises respect, acceptance, empathy and compassion in the therapeutic relationship.
She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to experiment with different ways of responding. That can mean looking at past experiences, current relationships, and practical steps for coping day to day. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person feels able to manage.
People often come to her when they want clearer boundaries, better communication, or help managing strong emotions. Ann frames therapy as a process where small changes can lead to more satisfying daily life. She supports clients through that process while keeping their objectives in focus.
How Ann’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor listens deeply. It helps with low mood, anxiety, self-esteem and decisions by encouraging people to name what matters most to them.Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by looking at the stories they tell about their lives. It can be useful for relationship patterns, codependency, identity questions and changing unhelpful ways of thinking.
The therapist will work collaboratively to find the right fit and may draw on different approaches as needs and goals become clearer. Deciding what to try is a shared process, and the plan is adjusted as the work progresses.
If you are considering online options, please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the counsellor at booking about what will suit your routine and technical setup so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include codependency, chronic illness, caregiving stress and career questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is relational and client-led, meaning sessions follow what matters most to the person. Goals are agreed together and practical steps are used alongside exploring personal history.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.