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Ann Foster

Therapist · United Kingdom

Ann Foster, NCPS

Relational, client-led counselling for life changes

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  • Client-centred focus
  • Relational approach
  • Practical support

About Ann

Ann Foster is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with nine years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works in a relational, client-led way and keeps each person's goals at the centre of sessions. Her registration is NCPS, which she uses to guide professional practice.

Ann helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She supports those facing relationship and intimacy issues, grief and trauma, and people coping with life changes such as illness or caregiving roles. Her interest also includes concerns like body image, eating difficulties, career pressures and compassion fatigue.

In sessions Ann listens without judgement and focuses on what matters most to the client. Conversations shape a shared plan so therapy stays practical and relevant. She draws on approaches that value the person's story and relationships to uncover patterns and choices.

Ann has worked with a wide range of concerns across nine years of professional practice. She aims to balance emotion-focused work with practical steps people can use between sessions. The aim is steadier day-to-day coping and clearer decisions about next steps.

People who want an empathic, steady presence in therapy often find her approach helpful. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps clients try out different ways of relating and thinking. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyImago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

NCPS · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's lead to help them find their own solutions. It is helpful for anxiety, low mood and adapting to life changes.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and the world, and helps rewrite those stories in ways that feel more useful. This can be useful for issues like identity, self-esteem and the impact of difficult life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together they will decide which methods to use. That collaborative choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when days are busy, while others like longer sessions that allow deeper exploration; confirm the available session options before booking. The emphasis is on helping therapy fit around everyday routines so people can keep making steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this counsellor work with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and those dealing with relationship or intimacy issues. Other focuses include grief, eating and body image, career strain and caregiver stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is relational and client-led, with sessions shaped around each person’s goals. Conversations aim to be compassionate, respectful and practical.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has nine years of professional work in the UK supporting a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns. That background informs how she builds treatment plans with clients.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged 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 are the steps to start working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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