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Kathleen Foulger

Kathleen Foulger

NCPS

United Kingdom

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Practical, strengths-based support for parents and carers

Profile at a glance

Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS23-02171
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Evidence-informed approach
  • Support for trauma
  • Parenting concerns

About Kathleen

Kathleen Foulger is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, addictions and relationship concerns. Kathleen also has experience with trauma, including sexual and domestic abuse, and works to help people regain a sense of direction.

Kathleen starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She looks for strengths clients can use when situations feel overwhelming. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what matters, find manageable steps and practise ways to cope that fit everyday life.

Her approach is straightforward and encouraging. Kathleen acknowledges that contacting a counsellor can feel difficult and tells people it is an important first step. She meets clients with calm, practical support and helps them work through immediate problems while thinking about longer term goals.

In sessions she listens for what is working and what gets in the way, then helps set small, realistic tasks to build confidence. She keeps language simple and focuses on tools people can try between appointments. Kathleen offers a steady presence for people navigating loss, trauma, relationship strain or low mood.

If someone wants to begin, the next step is to use the site's Start Therapy process to match and arrange a first appointment. Clients can expect a straightforward intake and a collaborative plan tailored to their situation.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online support

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and processing difficult experiences. One common approach teaches coping strategies and behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people break tasks into manageable steps and practise them between sessions. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events and supporting people to feel less overwhelmed by memories and strong emotions, using paced discussion and grounding tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, what has helped before and what feels manageable now. This collaborative conversation guides which techniques are tried first and how sessions are adapted over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to join from a quieter room or to avoid a commute. When formats are confirmed, the therapist and client can agree how to structure appointments so they suit daily life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns. She also has experience with trauma and domestic violence.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and strengths-based, focusing on clear steps and tools people can use between sessions. She encourages clients to build on what is already working for them.

What background does she bring to sessions?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, abuse, grief and mood difficulties. Her work emphasises listening and collaborative planning.

Which credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payments organised?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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