About me
I am a Integrative counsellor and FE lecturer of counselling skills and theory. I work from a relational, creative, and trauma-informed framework, integrating therapeutic approaches to meet each unique person and experience that is brought into the space.
I draw on Person-Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories—including Transactional Analysis (TA)—to guide my work. Alongside traditional talk therapy, I offer creative approaches such as sandtray to allow for deeper exploration. As an educator I embed psychoeducation into my practice to support an understanding of who and how we are.
I offer counselling for adults, in a space where your experiences, identities, and ways of being are met with understanding, curiosity, and compassion. I am committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and self-care practices to ensure I show up fully for my clients.
My practice is neurodivergent, trans, queer, and gender non-conforming positive—you are welcome just as you are. With lived experience of neurodiversity, I embrace the beauty of difference, recognizing that we all move through the world in our own way.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. IronMill College/BACP
- Lecturer of Counselling skills and theory. Exeter College.
- LGBTQIA+ Counsellor. Intercom Trust.
- Body Listening. Tim Brown
- Working with Sexual Abuse and Violence. Giel Luichjes, Psychosynthesis Trust
- Gender, Sexuality and Identity. Intercom Trust / Pink Therapy
- Sandtray and Creative Therapies. Ruth Baker
- Cert Ed Teacher Training. University of Exeter
- FdA Fine Art. University of Plymouth
- BA in Education. University of Plymouth
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
I hold a few spaces at a reduced rate for those in financial need. Please get in touch to discuss.
When I work
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Please get in touch to discuss availability.
Further information
I am currently offering in person and online sessions. Each session lasts 50 minutes and is currently charged at £50.
I offer a free short introductory call where we can discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, and explore how I can best support you. My goal is to ensure I provide a safe, supportive space for you and your concerns. Equally important, I want you to feel comfortable and confident in your choice of therapist.
Its okay to ask questions, please get in touch and include any information you would like to discuss.
You can visit my website: www.emilyfostercounselling.com for more details.
