Lesley Foster

Thank you for visiting my profile.  I am a therapist in Whitstable and see clients face to face or I can work with you online. Online sessions are available on a Saturday morning.   I welcome all clients over the age of 18 and have experience with a wide range of issues.  I understand how important  it is for you to find the right person to successfully work with.  I strongly believe we all have the potential for growth but also how important it is for you to have that journey with someone that understands how to build that therapeutic relationship with you.  

Having trained as in Integrative Counsellor, I work with various therapy models which means I can use a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs. Designed to help you navigate through whatever is holding you back from leading a more fulfilling life and achieving your goals.  My flexible approach provides you with a safe and non-judgemental environment in which we can work together in a way that is suited to you and your preferences. I work with both short and long-term clients either face to face, on the telephone, or online. We can work together for an agreed period or on an open-ended basis.

Sometimes we can come up against a hurdle that feels too difficult for us to fathom and navigate through.  Perhaps you are stuck, or experiencing anxious thoughts and unhelpful patterns, or affected by a traumatic event in your life.  Is it too difficult to share your thoughts and feelings with people close to you?  I offer a safe and supportive environment and will work with you to find ways through those difficulties. My private practice is Aspects for Wellbeing, and I am based in Whitstable, I have recently extended my hours to include two evenings and Saturday mornings online. This is to help those that struggle with childcare or are juggling work commitments making it difficult to find the help that they need. Parking is available onsite. 

I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help to get you through a difficult time, and it can seem daunting! So that you can be confident that I am the right counsellor for you, I offer a free 15 minute online or phone consultation before you commit to sessions. In our first 50-minute session, we will go through our counselling contract and run through an assessment, which involves a few questions about your past and presenting issues.  I will also explore with you what your hope is for the future.