Foster Growth Counselling

COUNSELLING & TRAUMA THERAPY IN BEESTON & NOTTINGHAM

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Fostering Growth in Nottingham

Helping People Overcome Distressing & Traumatic Experiences

"Trauma is not just an event that took place in the past. It's also the imprint of that experience on the mind, brain, and body"

Bessel van der Kolk

Hello! My name is Lynda. I'm a therapist who helps people deal with tough experiences from their past. I work with many kinds of trauma, but pay special attention to childhood trauma and abusive relationships.

​We can't change the past, but we can learn from it, making it less important in our lives today.

​I support people to understand their past experiences. And I use different tools and methods to assist them in recovering and moving forward in their lives.

As a trauma survivor myself, I bring an accepting approach to my sessions, working in ways that value your safety, uniqueness, and autonomy.

Why not book a call to discover how I could help? Or learn more about my trauma therapy below.

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Lynda Foster | Trauma Therapist in Long Eaton, Beeston & Nottingham

Lynda Foster | Trauma Therapist & Founder of Foster Growth Counselling

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Common themes I work with

I specialise in trauma and childhood trauma. Many common themes come up in my work with clients. But these are not always trauma-related. So even if you haven't experienced trauma, they're still things that I could help you with. They include:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Relationship problems

Perfectionism

PTSD & Complex-PTSD

Low confidence or self-esteem

Feelings of sadness and depression

People pleasing

Family issues & estrangement

Common queries about therapy

Q: How does therapy work?

A: Successful trauma therapy is built on a trusting and open relationship between us. And you might need some time to feel comfortable enough with me.


It's not one-size fits all, so I’ll work with you on what you feel is most important.

Q: Can I be honest with you?

A: It’s important to be as honest as you can about your feelings and experiences both positive and negative. But you need to be confident that what we discuss is confidential. As a member of NCPS I’m bound by their Ethical Framework to protect your confidentiality.

Q: Do I need therapy every week?

A: Yes, therapy is a weekly commitment. To build a relationship which makes it comfortable for you to share your feelings and experiences, it's necessary to meet weekly. But as flexibility might be important to you, it's possible move sessions around if I have availability.

Q: When would my appointment time be?

A: I usually plan consistent timeslots each week and aim to give you the same appointment time/day each week, which is yours for as long as you continue sessions. But if you need more flexibility due to different work patterns etc. that's usually possible.

Q: How do I find you?

A: My home-based private counselling room is in Long Eaton, near to Beeston in Nottingham, NG10 2BS. It's on a major bus route approx. 25mins from Nottingham city centre (SkyLink and Indigo). If travelling via the M1, take junction 25.


Q: How many therapy sessions do I need?

A: This is difficult to determine in advance as every client has unique needs. If you would like a set number of sessions you can let me know. Alternatively, we can take an open-ended approach with regular progress reviews.


Q: What happens in the first therapy session?

A: In the first session, I would address any questions you have about counselling & trauma therapy and gather some information about your life as a starting point for your therapy. This might include how you are currently functioning and whether you've had therapy before.

How much does therapy with me cost?

Therapy has a cost but it's also an investment in health & wellbeing. My fee reflects my additional training and experience in trauma work. The cost of investing in weekly face-to-face or online sessions for counselling and trauma therapy is:

£60 per session

Feel free to book a 20 min chat with me to see if you'd like to work with me. You can ask me any questions that you have about therapy.

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My location

My spacious and comfortable practice room (see below) is based in Long Eaton, Nottingham very close to Beeston and surrounding areas. It's 25 min drive from Nottingham. And on a major bus route from Nottingham city centre.

It's not always possible to meet in person - I offer online sessions for clients who don't live locally, can't travel, or prefer not to meet in-person.

Get in touch

Feel free to book a free 20 minute call using the button above. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling or trauma therapy, whether it could be helpful, and if I'm the right person for you.


You can also email me using the form below or call me directly on 07774271116.

All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.

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