Esther FendallBACP

Esther Fendall is a BACP counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult times. She introduces herself with warmth and listens carefully so each person can move at a pace that suits them. Esther aims to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings and to set small, achievable goals for change.

She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. That means sessions are collaborative and practical, focused on what is happening now as well as how past experiences may be affecting the present. Esther has particular experience supporting concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress and addiction-related difficulties.

Her work has also covered relationship issues, parenting challenges, body image and eating concerns, trauma and abuse, and long-term illness or chronic pain. Additional focus includes adoption and foster care matters, attachment and abandonment themes, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with career pressures and compassion fatigue.

Esther has 14 years of experience working in a variety of settings. Her background includes therapy in private practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and volunteer roles for a UK mental health charity. She brings that range of experience to each session and tailors her approach to the person in front of her.

She lives in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Esther accepts international clients and follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework as a member of BACP.

How integrative approaches translate to online therapy

Esther works integratively, drawing on evidence-based techniques to meet each person’s needs. That often means combining practical problem-solving with talking through past experiences to understand current patterns. These methods can help with anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes by offering clear steps and new ways to respond.

She also uses approaches that focus on managing stress and addictive behaviours with structured strategies and on exploring attachment and relationship patterns through guided conversation. Each approach aims to be straightforward and applicable to everyday life rather than overly technical or theoretical.

Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and agree on an approach together. This means the work evolves as needs become clearer, and techniques are adjusted in collaboration rather than imposed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and avoiding travel time, which can make regular work possible alongside family or job commitments. For some people, shorter check-ins by phone can be useful on busy days, while longer sessions may suit times when deeper exploration is needed. Confirm the specific session formats available with the therapist before booking so arrangements match your needs.