Esther Fendall, BACP

Esther Fendall is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to meet each person’s needs. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk frankly about what is troubling them. Sessions move at a pace the client feels comfortable with and focus on practical steps as well as understanding feelings. Esther draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors them to the individual. She helps people make sense of difficult experiences, set achievable goals and build coping skills. Areas she supports include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and addictions, as well as issues around parenting, self-esteem and career pressures. She also works with concerns linked to long-term health and caregiving, such as chronic pain, chronic illness and the stress faced by carers. Additional topics Esther addresses include attachment and abandonment, body image, eating difficulties, blended family issues and the impacts of cancer and ageing. LGBT related concerns are also noted among her focus areas. Esther has 14 years of experience working in different settings. Her background includes private practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and volunteer work for a UK mental health charity. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Born in London, Esther spent many years living in Ecuador before returning to the UK where she now lives near the coast. That combination of experience in diverse settings and life abroad informs a grounded, practical style intended to help people cope with life changes and find more balance.

How Esther's approaches translate to online therapy

Esther draws on integrative, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are adapted to the person in front of her. One approach often used in integrative work is cognitive and behavioural methods, which look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and help people develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression and stress. Another commonly used strand focuses on emotion-focused work, helping people name and process painful feelings such as grief, loss or trauma so they can move forward with clearer understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Esther works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. She will check in about what feels helpful and adjust the way she works as therapy progresses rather than sticking rigidly to one method.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include greater flexibility and easier fitting of sessions around work, caregiving and medical appointments. It can make keeping to a steady schedule simpler and reduce travel time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how Esther meets with clients online or in person.