Rebecca Foster, BACP

Rebecca Foster is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns and major life changes. She specialises in grief and bereavement and has completed extensive research in this area that is currently under review for publication. Rebecca combines clinical practice with academic work as a university lecturer in Counselling and Psychotherapy, bringing both practical and theoretical insight to her sessions.

Her background includes work with distressed or vulnerable individuals, such as looked after children, people who have experienced trauma and those with learning disabilities. This experience has helped her develop a flexible, person-focused style that recognises the varied needs of different clients. Rebecca practises an integrative approach, blending person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural techniques and ideas from attachment theory to tailor therapy to each individual.

Rebecca is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards. She describes her practice as grounded in acceptance, trustworthiness, understanding, an open mind and a commitment to clients' progress. Rebecca invites people who are ready to begin work on lasting change to get in touch and explore whether her way of working is the right fit.

Integrative approaches for effective online therapy

Rebecca Foster uses an integrative model that draws on well-established approaches to suit different needs. Person-centred counselling focuses on empathic listening and acceptance, supporting clients to explore their feelings and build self-esteem in their own time - it is often helpful for relationship issues, identity and confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in early relationships and how they influence current connections, helping people address relational difficulties and the emotional impact of loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Rebecca works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their goals, preferences and life context. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across different circumstances and access registered professionals from where the client is located.