Esther Fendall, BACP

Esther Fendall is a counsellor who uses an integrative, evidence-based approach to help people make sense of difficult experiences. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what they are feeling and start to set realistic goals. Esther works collaboratively and keeps the pace guided by each person’s comfort and needs.

She draws on a range of therapeutic techniques to match the work to the person. That flexibility means sessions can focus on coping with anxiety, grief, relationship problems, addiction, or trauma and abuse, among other concerns. Esther also supports people dealing with life changes such as caring responsibilities, long-term illness or recovery from loss.

Esther has 14 years' experience in different settings. Her background includes work in a medical practice, a drug addiction service, voluntary mental health work and private practice. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools and time to reflect. Esther aims to help people build understanding of their thoughts and feelings, and to identify small steps towards change and healing. She adapts her approach as therapy progresses.

Born and raised in London, Esther spent many years living in Ecuador and now lives by the coast in the United Kingdom. That mix of experience influences her calm, patient style and practical outlook.

How Esther uses evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Esther works integratively, drawing from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. One approach she uses focuses on helping people recognise unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour and then practising small changes to reduce distress and improve coping. This can be helpful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Another common strand is trauma-informed work that helps people slowly make sense of difficult past events and develop strategies to manage strong emotions and triggers. That style is often useful for those affected by abuse, serious loss or brain injury-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Esther will talk with each person about their goals, what has or has not helped before, and any practical constraints. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, arrange appointments around work or caring duties, and maintain continuity when circumstances change. The exact session formats for Esther are not specified here, so please confirm available options when booking.