Ann Foster, NCPS

Ann combines client-centred work with narrative and trauma-focused ideas to guide online therapy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and responding to what matters most to the client; it helps when someone needs a steady, supportive space to talk things through. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from their problems by looking at the stories they tell about their life and testing new, more hopeful narratives. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides ways to address distress tied to past events, using paced steps to reduce the intensity of painful memories or reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative way of planning makes it easier to adjust methods as progress is made or priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters, while phone sessions can be helpful when lower bandwidth is needed or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions and people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel.