Christine Foster, BACP

Christine Foster is a BACP-registered counsellor with 22 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She practices in a person-centered way, meeting clients where they are and building each session around what they bring. While her primary stance is client-centered, she also draws on other techniques and approaches when they are likely to help an individual move forward.

Over her career she has supported people experiencing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of grief and loss. Her work is grounded in the view that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths can be a powerful resource when coping with life changes and emotional pain. Christine values collaboration and respects the pace each client prefers when exploring difficult topics.

She recognises that taking the first step into therapy can require courage and sees the initial contact as an important move toward self-care. Christine looks forward to working alongside clients as they identify goals, try new ways of coping, and build on the resources they already have. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body with which she is registered.

Client-Centered and Existential Approaches in Online Therapy

Christine Foster draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and apply their own strengths to problems such as anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

She also uses existential therapy to help clients reflect on meaning, choice, and personal values. This approach is useful for those facing life transitions, grief, questions about identity, or a need to clarify what matters most to them.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work she does with each person. Christine collaborates with clients to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the relationship and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Christine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to access a registered professional in ways that suit daily life and personal needs.