Andrea Foster
Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying)
BA (Hons), MACP, RP, CCTS-I
My name is Andrea Foster, and I am a counsellor at Blue Oaks Counselling and Wellness with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. I joined the Blue Oaks team as an intern in 2021. My educational journey also includes an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University and a diploma in paramedicine from Conestoga College.
In my career as a paramedic, I have had the privilege of walking alongside people during some of life’s most challenging and intimate moments. I have witnessed the transformative power of courage, inner strength, resiliency, and community support. My goal is to cultivate an inclusive environment, foster self-discovery, and nurture clients’ strengths to expand their inner resources. I believe in a holistic, individually tailored, and evidence-based approach.
Specializations
- Individual Counselling
- Couples Counselling, informed by the Gottman Method & Prepare-Enrich Couples Therapy
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Depression and Anxiety
- Grief, Bereavement & Terminal Illness
- LGBTQTIA2+ ally
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI/PTSD)
Areas of Interest
- First Responders & Military Personnel and their families
- Healthcare workers & their families
In my free time, you will find me at the gym, skiing, gardening, reading, and enjoying delicious coffee and pastries.