Esther Fendall

• Addictions
• Grief
• Parenting

About Esther

Esther Fendall helps people work through anxiety, stress, relationship problems, grief and addiction using integrative, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 14 years of experience working in different settings.

Esther works in a straightforward, honest way and aims to make sense of what clients are thinking and feeling. Sessions focus on setting practical goals, understanding patterns, and developing ways to manage day-to-day difficulties. She offers a steady presence while people find what helps them move forward.

Her background includes work in private practice, a medical practice, and a drug addiction service, plus volunteer roles for a UK mental health charity. That range of settings means she is used to supporting people with complex life situations and overlapping problems.

Esther uses an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the needs of the person in front of her. This can involve exploring past experiences that affect current feelings, and trying new ways of coping and communicating.

She has lived both in London and in Ecuador and now lives by the coast in the UK. Her experience with varied communities informs a practical, down-to-earth style that aims to make therapy straightforward and accessible.

How Esther applies therapeutic approaches in online work

Esther describes herself as an integrative counsellor using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Integrative therapy means she draws on different methods and adapts them to the person’s needs, for example combining ways of understanding past experiences with practical skills for coping now. This suits people who face multiple, overlapping problems such as addiction, grief or stress.

One common approach she may use is exploring attachment and past relationships to see how they affect current patterns. That helps with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and communication problems. Another approach is skills-based work that teaches practical coping strategies for anxiety, low mood or managing stress in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Esther will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on their goals and preferences, so the method used evolves as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and other commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective help through remote meetings, and Esther will work with each person to find ways of making sessions useful and practical.

Topics Esther lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Eating disorders
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• HIV and AIDS
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Somatization
• Traumatic brain injury
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Questions about Esther

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety and related stress using integrative, evidence-based techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers integrative counselling that draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working in private practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and voluntary roles.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available 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.

How do I arrange a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.