Kerry Forster

Kerry Forster is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, grief, relationship strain and life changes. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, depression, trauma and compassion fatigue. Kerry brings a calm, non-judgemental presence so clients can talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes.

Kerry is registered with the NCPS, which is shown as NCPS. She uses a person-centred way of working so sessions are led by the client’s priorities. That means the conversation follows what matters most to the person sitting in the room or on the call.

Alongside a client-centred core, Kerry draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches when they suit the work. Those tools can help spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build different ways of coping. She adapts techniques to the situation rather than imposing a single method.

Many people come with grief, bereavement and health-related worries, and Kerry lists those among the common concerns she sees. She also supports people coping with relationship difficulties, sexual or intimacy questions, eating and sleeping problems, and the stress of caregiving or chronic illness.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Kerry offers a warm space to look at patterns, try new strategies and plan small steps forward. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on what they want to change.

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Attachment-Based work focuses on relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and can reduce anxiety about emotional closeness.

Client-Centred Therapy means sessions are led by what the client brings. The therapist listens, reflects and helps clients find their own solutions, which works well for people wanting a conversational, supportive space.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, depression and unhelpful thinking patterns and can include simple homework between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, trial different methods and agree what feels most useful. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around work, care responsibilities or travel limits. Online work can make it easier to have brief check-ins, attend when energy is low, or use screen sharing for worksheets and exercises. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches so you can continue progress even when an in-person meeting is not possible.