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Ann Foster, NCPS

UK-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor
  • Offers client-led sessions
  • Uses Transactional Analysis
  • Has nine years experience

About Ann Foster

Ann Foster is a psychotherapeutic counsellor registered in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. Her practice centers on Transactional Analysis delivered through a relational lens, and she has worked with people facing a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.

She approaches each person with respect, acceptance, empathy and compassion, and places the client - including their needs and goals - at the heart of the work. Sessions are client led, with the therapist and client collaborating to build a treatment plan that reflects the individual’s priorities and circumstances. Ann supports clients as they take the often difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady professional guidance and an atmosphere where difficult feelings and experiences can be explored.

Throughout her practice she emphasizes practical, person-focused care designed to meet unique needs. Ann frames therapy as a process of exploration and change, and she aims to help clients clarify their goals, develop coping strategies and move toward greater wellbeing in ways that make sense for them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also Specializes In

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ann Foster have?

Ann Foster has nine years of professional experience working as a psychotherapeutic counsellor.

Is Ann Foster a registered therapist?

Yes. Ann Foster holds the NCPS credential, which denotes a professional registration status in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Ann Foster provide therapy?

Ann Foster provides therapy in English.

Where is Ann Foster located?

Ann Foster is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Ann Foster as my therapist?

You can work with Ann Foster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ann Foster work with international clients?

Ann Foster does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ann Foster cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and inner resources. In this approach the therapist offers empathy and acceptance while helping the client explore feelings, values and goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges and coping with life changes.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems they face by re-authoring the stories they tell about their lives. This approach can be helpful for addressing relationship patterns, identity questions, grief and difficulties that feel entrenched.

Trauma-Focused Therapy is aimed at processing and understanding the effects of traumatic events. It offers structured ways to work through distressing memories and reactions and supports recovery from trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann Foster works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods feel like the best fit given their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs change over time.

Online sessions - by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when circumstances shift. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing registered professionals and therapists to tailor the format of sessions to each client’s practical needs and comfort level.

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