- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Esther
Esther Fendall is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 14 years of practice. She works with people facing addiction, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, stress and anxiety. Esther also supports those dealing with trauma, eating concerns, low self-esteem, career strain, depression and compassion fatigue.
Esther uses a mix of evidence-based approaches. She adapts how she works to the person in front of her rather than following one fixed method. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now, making sense of past events, and identifying practical steps to manage day-to-day concerns.
Her background includes work in private practice, in a medical practice setting and within a drug addiction service. Esther has also volunteered with a UK mental health charity. That range of settings means she is used to supporting people at different stages of their lives and recovery.
Esther grew up in London and spent many years living in Ecuador, South America, before returning to live by the coast in the UK. Her personal experience of how therapy can change perspective informs how she works with clients. She aims to be straightforward and honest in sessions while keeping the pace comfortable for the person she sees.
People who contact Esther can expect conversations that look at feelings, behaviours and practical next steps. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes and set short-term goals that fit their life. If you carry guilt or shame linked to family, faith or relationships, she will talk about those feelings alongside other concerns and practical coping ideas.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Esther draws on a small number of evidence-based techniques to guide online work. One commonly used approach focuses on understanding patterns in thoughts and behaviours so people can test small changes and reduce unhelpful cycles. This helps with anxiety, low mood and some kinds of shame-related thinking. Another approach looks at processing difficult events and strong emotions through talking and reflection, which can be useful for grief, trauma or relationship loss.Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative part of therapy. Esther will discuss different techniques and try what fits best for the person’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on how someone responds, so the style of sessions can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and reducing travel time. Please confirm the session formats offered when booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online work easier to schedule around work or caregiving, or that shorter check-ins can fit a lunch break. Registered or accredited professionals and other therapists use online options to reach clients across locations and to make therapy more accessible in everyday routines.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Esther support?
She works with addictions, relationship problems, grief, parenting pressures, stress, anxiety and related issues such as trauma, eating concerns and low self-esteem.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a blend of evidence-based techniques to talk through how those feelings affect thoughts and behaviour, and to find practical steps to manage them.
What experience does she have?
Esther has 14 years of experience working in private practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service, plus volunteer work with a UK mental health charity.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.