Lesley Foster

Thank you for visiting my profile.  I see clients face to face in Whitstable or I can work with you online. Online sessions are available Saturday mornings.   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.  

I am an experienced BACP registered counsellor.  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, it can be difficult to share your thoughts and feelings  with people close to you. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I use a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs. I offer you a safe and confidential space to explore your difficulties and find ways for you to achieve clarity, and a better understanding of self, including your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, helping you to work towards a better way of living. My private practice is Aspects for Wellbeing, and I am based in Whitstable, I have recently extended my hours to include 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, or to help you better understand yourself, and the reactions you may have.  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 my counselling contract and go through some initial questions about your past and your presenting issues. I will also explore with you what your hope is for the future.