Esther Fendall, BACP
Esther Fendall offers straightforward, empathetic counselling that focuses on what matters to each person.
About Esther
Esther Fendall offers straightforward, empathetic counselling that focuses on what matters to each person. She uses an integrative approach, drawing on different evidence-based therapeutic techniques to meet individual needs. Esther aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about things that feel hard or confusing.
She encourages clients to go at a pace that feels right for them and to set goals they find meaningful. Sessions are practical and conversational, helping people make sense of their feelings and experiences.
Background and approach
Esther often helps with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Her background includes work across a range of settings. She has practised in personal work and at a medical practice, and has worked within a drug addiction service.
She has also volunteered with a UK mental health charity, bringing a breadth of front-line experience to her practice. Esther is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly known as BACP, and follows their Ethical Framework and policies. She combines that professional framework with a warm, direct approach in sessions.
Many people find this mix helpful when dealing with life changes, stress, trauma, or issues around self-esteem and body image. Originally from London, Esther spent many years living in Ecuador and now lives on the UK coast. That life experience informs her outlook and the calming, paced way she works with people.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 45269 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, 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 / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / 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
How Esther’s approaches translate to online therapy
Esther works integratively, combining evidence-based techniques to suit the person in front of her. One common strand is short-term practical work that focuses on building coping skills and managing stress and anxiety in everyday life. This approach helps with faster relief from worry and supports tasks such as problem solving and relaxation practice.She also draws on conversational, exploratory methods that help people make sense of past experiences such as grief, trauma or relationship difficulties. These methods involve talking through memories and patterns, noticing emotions, and planning small changes that feel manageable. Both ways of working aim to be collaborative, with Esther and the client deciding together what feels most useful.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Esther will discuss options with each person, test what helps, and adapt the plan as needs and goals change. This collaborative method means the work fits practical life, whether someone wants shorter skill-focused sessions or longer reflective work.
Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing written support. These choices give flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?
Esther works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, eating and body image problems, trauma and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach and keeps sessions practical and conversational to help people make sense of feelings and set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Esther has 14 years of experience working in independent practice, a medical setting, a drug addiction service and with a UK mental health charity.
Where is Esther based and what credentials does she hold?
She lives in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Esther offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Esther?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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