Counsellor profile
Esther Fendall, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and addiction
See online counselling options- Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting
About Esther
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 14 years' experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationships and addiction. Esther Fendall works with a wide range of concerns including grief, parenting pressures, stress and trauma, and supports clients through life changes and career-related strain.
Esther uses an integrative way of working, drawing on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit each person. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and how past experiences affect current feelings and choices. She helps people talk through painful events and find clearer ways to manage difficult emotions.
Her background includes work in private practice, a medical practice, and a drug addiction service. She has also volunteered for a UK mental health charity. These roles have given practical experience of supporting people with complex and overlapping problems, such as co-morbidity, chronic health issues and caregiving stress.
Esther grew up in London and has lived abroad in Ecuador. She now lives in the UK by the coast. That personal context informs her appreciation for change, relocation and cultural shifts people sometimes face.
Sessions aim to set realistic, achievable goals. Esther will work at a pace that feels comfortable and help people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. The focus is on clear, manageable steps for coping and moving forward.
How Esther uses evidence-based approaches for online counselling
Esther works integratively, drawing on well-established therapeutic techniques to address emotional and behavioural problems. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. This helps when anxiety, low mood or self-esteem are getting in the way of daily life by breaking things down into small, practical steps.Another approach concentrates on making sense of past experiences and how they affect present relationships and reactions. This can be helpful for people dealing with grief, trauma, attachment issues or long-term relationship difficulties. It aims to build clearer awareness of how history shapes current choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time or have shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar therapeutic work remotely, while adapting session length and pacing to suit everyday life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, grief and stress. Other areas include parenting concerns, eating and self-esteem.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative style, combining evidence-based techniques to suit the person. Work is practical and focuses on understanding feelings and changing unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in a range of settings. Roles have included private practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. That starts the intake and booking process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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