- Integrative counselling
- Breathing techniques
- Metaphors and images
About Esther
Esther Pinder is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She sees people for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting, and life changes, including young adult issues.
She trained with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and holds a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies. Esther describes common problems as anxiety, depression and a loss of identity. She emphasises connecting with different parts of the self so strengths and resources become visible again.
In private practice she has worked with people facing both recent changes and long-standing challenges, including abuse and grief. She uses simple, practical techniques to reduce overthinking and ease anxiety. Examples include breathing exercises and sensory grounding.
Esther often invites people to use metaphors and images to describe feelings. She may also introduce models or theories to help make sense of what is happening, and gently explore background and context that shape current patterns.
Sessions are weekly 50 minute video appointments scheduled in advance. Clients can share reflections or session notes in writing between sessions; Esther reads messages and replies at set times, not for immediate crisis support.
She aims to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and develop understanding and acceptance of themselves. Esther does not direct decisions; she works with each person as the expert on their own life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that combine practical skills with exploratory work. She draws on sensory grounding and breathing exercises to ease anxiety and reduce overthinking; these are short, teachable practices that can be done during or between sessions. She also uses metaphors and imagery to help people name and describe feelings when words are hard to find, which can clarify difficult emotions and guide next steps.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Esther will discuss different techniques and agree with the client which to try first, adapting choices to what fits a person's goals and daily routine. This is a collaborative process where methods are tested and adjusted together.
Sessions are delivered via weekly 50 minute video appointments scheduled in advance. Clients may also share written reflections between sessions; Esther reads messages and replies at set times only, so messaging is for reflection rather than immediate help. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure the format suits your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel and allow practical skills to be practised in day-to-day settings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting and life changes, including young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative and practical. She uses images and metaphors, introduces helpful models, and teaches breathing and sensory strategies to reduce overthinking and anxiety.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience working in private practice and with people facing both recent changes and longer-standing problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies. She practises in the United Kingdom and is BACP listed.
Can sessions be in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
She runs weekly 50 minute video sessions scheduled in advance. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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