- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Relationship focus
About Esmie
Esmie Wainwright is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of clinical experience helping people from the UK and beyond with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and depression.
She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps rather than jargon. Sessions tend to centre on understanding patterns in relationships, how early attachments shape current feelings, and what people can try differently day to day. Esmie uses approaches such as Attachment-Based work and Cognitive Behavioural ideas to map thoughts, emotions and reactions.
Her background includes talking through abandonment and attachment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, blended family problems, codependency and commitment worries. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Multicultural concerns and experiences of narcissistic relationships are also areas she addresses.
Esmie frames therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to how life feels now, highlights repeating patterns, and offers practices to test between sessions. Practical skills and reflective conversation are balanced depending on what an individual needs.
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients internationally. The booking process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based work looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to trace patterns in close relationships and to practise new ways of responding in everyday life.Client-Centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In a remote session this usually means space to talk with the therapist echoing back concerns and priorities, helping someone clarify what matters most right now.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into concrete steps. Online sessions commonly include short exercises and homework to test out alternatives between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esmie aims to decide collaboratively which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. That means discussing what helps, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan as needed.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work shifts or travel. It also allows for quieter check-ins, shorter practical sessions, or camera-off conversations when that better suits someone’s day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a mix of Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centred conversation and Cognitive Behavioural ideas to map patterns and try practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Esmie has three years of professional experience working with people on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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