- Integrative approach
- Collaborative working
- BACP member
About Esther
Esther Fendall is a counsellor who uses an integrative, evidence-based approach to help people through hard times. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk, and supports each person at a pace that feels comfortable. Esther aims to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings and to set realistic goals for change.
She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to suit the needs of the individual. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, healing from past hurts and building practical skills for daily life. Esther has worked in private practice and in a medical practice setting, giving her experience with a wide range of presenting concerns.
Her background includes work in a drug addiction service and volunteering with a UK mental health charity. That variety has informed a flexible way of working with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and codependency. Esther’s approach is collaborative - she listens and then helps people choose what feels most useful for them.
Esther is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often shortened to BACP, and follows their Ethical Framework and policies. She uses that framework to guide professional practice and decision making.
She was born and raised in London, spent several years living in Ecuador, South America, and now lives by the coast in the United Kingdom. Her international background informs a respectful, open approach to differing life stories.
How her approaches can help when working online
Esther describes her work as integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. One common approach she uses focuses on understanding patterns in thoughts and behaviour to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. This approach helps people identify unhelpful cycles and learn practical strategies to interrupt them.Another approach involves working through past hurts and attachment issues to reduce distress and improve self-understanding. This can help with grief, feelings of abandonment, codependency and relationship difficulties by offering a way to make sense of repeated feelings and reactions.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Esther collaborates with each person to choose the approaches that match their goals and preferences. She listens first, then suggests ways of working and checks in regularly to refine the plan together.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around work, family life and location. They can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and keep therapy consistent across moves or international life changes. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and what will suit your situation.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, and codependency among other difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathic and honest, working alongside people at a comfortable pace and tailoring methods to the individual’s needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of practice including work in private practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service, plus volunteer work for a UK mental health charity.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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