I am registered with the UKCP.
I am a Member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and am bound by its code of ethics. I am also a member of the Metanoia Institute and adhere to the code of ethics of EATA (European Association of Transactional Analysis).
I have a MSc in Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA). I have a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
I have a BSc (Health Studies) and have worked in health care services for over 25 years.
I have had extended training in Couples counselling and additional qualifications in Couples work, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT and Group work.
I am a qualified EMDR trauma specialist.
I have worked for a number of counselling agencies dealing with issues such as depression, relationship difficulties, anxiety and stress and have been running my private practice for over ten years.
I have worked as a counsellor for a Hospice Counselling Service, supporting people with life limiting conditions and health challenges as well as the bereaved.
I am an experienced trauma psychotherapist, having completed training in EMDR - a specific technique for addressing trauma.
I have also worked for an NHS psychological service providing group therapy for depression, anxiety and related issues. My counselling experience has included working with drug and alcohol agencies where I counselled individuals to address their difficulties with substances. I also facilitated alcohol and drug relapse prevention groups to enable clients to develop the skills necessary to control their addictive behaviour.
I currently work as a specialist psychotherapist for a perinatal counselling service and I am able to work with the complexities of pregnancy, loss and birth trauma.
Kate Foster Counselling psychotherapy services Hertfordshire Felden Hemel Hempstead Watford, St. Albans Berkhamsted Harpenden Tring Chesham