Emma Foster

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FdSc, MBACP
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location_on Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5AZ
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About me

I am an experienced individual and couples counsellor, working with both adults and young adults over the age of 16. I have years of experience of working with many different areas but specialise in couples therapy, trauma and domestic violence.   I offer both short and long term therapy that is solution focused and aimed to suit my clients needs

Many of us have times when things can feel out of control, or we feel particularly low or overwhelmed in our lives. During these times we sometimes struggle to find the right direction or a purpose.

Counselling can enable you to talk about difficult situations and feelings with a trained practitioner. It is a process that can help you to explore your thoughts and emotions and gain self-awareness. Knowing ourselves at a deeper level can enable us to make better decisions in life.

Good therapy is collaboration between the therapist and clients. It's not about being told what to do by the therapist, it's about working together to see the bigger picture of your life in order to put it back together in a way that is right for you.

Training, qualifications & experience

I work with a broad spectrum of issues and many people come to see me for various difficulties that are impacting on their lives and causing them difficulties.

I specialise in couples counselling and trauma and the problems that may present themselves during and after the event. I have numerous years of experience working for a charity supporting clients who have been impacted by rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.

I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling and a certificate in couples counselling.  I am registered with the BACP, the professional body that regulates the industry and also hold an enhanced DBS check.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£55.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

My fees are £55 for individuals and £75 for couples.

Health Insurance/EAP available


When I work

Weekend and evening slots available

44 High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5AZ

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

Premises are on the ground floor

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Microsoft Teams