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Esther Fendall

Esther Fendall, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - Young adult issues and relationships

  • Addiction support
  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and anxiety

About Esther

Esther Fendall is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has 14 years of experience. She supports people facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and the practical strains of life changes. Esther also works with issues such as addiction, grief, parenting stress and concerns linked to identity and LGBT matters.

Esther describes herself as honest and attentive in sessions. She aims to help people make sense of what they are thinking and feeling. Together, she and the person will set straightforward goals and work at a pace that feels manageable.

Her work draws on an integrative approach, using a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems. That flexibility lets Esther focus on immediate problems like stress and low mood, and on longer-standing issues such as trauma, attachment or past loss.

Esther has worked in several settings including private practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service. She has also volunteered for a UK mental health charity, which adds to her experience with different kinds of practical and emotional difficulty.

Born and raised in London, she spent many years living in Ecuador and now lives on the UK coast. That background influences her outlook and how she relates to people from varied lives. For anyone juggling study, early career pressures, relationship strain or the aftermath of loss, she offers straightforward support to talk things through and plan next steps.

How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions

Esther works from an integrative base and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems. For example, structured problem-solving focuses on breaking down stressors and building small practical steps to handle them. This approach suits young adults dealing with work, study or financial pressure.

Another common strand is trauma-informed talking that helps people make sense of painful past events and how those events affect current relationships and feelings. That can be useful for people coping with loss, attachment issues or recovery from addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which techniques to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study or work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can offer helpful continuity of care through remote sessions while tailoring how often and how long meetings run to everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting stresses and related life changes.

How would she describe her style in sessions?

She uses an integrative way of working and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on practical problems and emotional understanding.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience across private practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service, plus volunteer work for a UK mental health charity.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can she work with people who speak other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted; check any local regulations that may apply to online therapy in your country.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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