Esther Fendall
Integrative, practical counselling for life changes
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About Esther
Esther Fendall offers an integrative, person-centred counselling style. She uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's needs. Esther aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and begin to make sense of their situation.
She works at a gentle pace chosen by the client. Esther listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can see patterns and find clearer choices.
Background and approach
Together they set practical goals and take small steps towards them. Esther has 14 years of experience working in different settings. Her background includes independent practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and volunteer work with a UK mental health charity.
This range of experience shapes a pragmatic approach that keeps the person's day-to-day life in view. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and follows their Ethical Framework. That means she works within recognised professional standards.
Esther supports people with a broad set of concerns. These include addictions, relationships, grief, parenting pressures, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating problems, low self-esteem, career questions, depression and compassion fatigue.
Additional areas she often addresses are abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment and blended family matters, body image, cancer related distress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency and communication problems. She welcomes people from the United Kingdom and beyond.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 14
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 45269
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Esther's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, 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 works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Esther collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and preferences. She tailors pace and focus as the relationship develops, checking in about what helps and what to change.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives more choice about where and when to meet, which can help people keep therapy consistent alongside work or family commitments.
Questions and answers
What kinds of issues does Esther help with?
She supports people with addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting pressures, and coping with life changes. Other areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and issues around self-esteem and eating.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Esther uses an integrative, person-centred approach and draws on evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on listening, making sense of feelings and setting practical goals.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
She has 14 years of experience working in independent practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and with a UK mental health charity. This variety informs a practical and flexible way of working.
Where is Esther based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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