Ann Foster
Experienced relational counsellor focused on practical change
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About Ann
Ann Foster is a psychotherapeutic counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and has nine years of practice helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain. Her approach is relational and client-led, so sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her.
She typically begins by listening to the person's story and priorities. Together they build a plan that matches clear goals with practical steps.
Background and approach
The work often covers stress, anxiety, depression and traumatic experiences, as well as relationship and intimacy challenges. Ann also helps with issues such as grief, parenting strain, career concerns and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to how patterns of communication and attachment influence choices and feelings.
This can include exploring past events and current relationships to find ways forward. Her style is respectful and accepting, with an emphasis on empathy and practical change. Sessions are led by the client, so pacing and focus are set collaboratively.
The aim is to make steady, manageable progress toward better day-to-day coping. People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy process on the site. They complete a short questionnaire so they can be matched, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Ann does not work with international clients at this time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCS24-05831
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Narrative Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Ann's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Ann works with
Everything Ann lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ann lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Ann works online
Imago Relationship Therapy looks at patterns between people and how those patterns affect current connections. This approach can help when communication, intimacy or recurring conflicts are causing distress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by re-telling their stories and identifying strengths and choices within those stories.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ann will talk through options and make collaborative decisions based on the client’s goals, needs and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and as circumstances evolve.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit more easily around busy lives, they can reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to suit quieter surroundings, brief workplace breaks or situations where being on camera is not desirable.
Questions and answers
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Ann works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or intimacy difficulties. She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, career questions and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her practice is relational and client-led, meaning sessions focus on the person’s priorities and goals. She listens first, then collaborates to build a plan that feels manageable and useful.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor in the UK. That experience includes supporting people with mental health concerns and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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