Esther Fendall

Esther Fendall offers a warm, empathetic approach that aims to help people find their feet during hard times. She creates a calm space to talk, listen and work through difficult feelings. Esther uses straightforward, person-centred methods so people can move at a pace that feels right for them.

Esther has 14 years of experience working in a range of settings. She has worked privately, at a medical practice, within a drug addiction service and in volunteer roles for a UK mental health charity. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their Ethical Framework.

As an integrative counsellor she combines different evidence-based techniques to match what each person needs. That might mean looking at how past experiences shape current reactions, practicing ways to manage strong feelings, or focusing on practical steps to cope with day-to-day life. Esther tailors each session to the individual rather than following a single formula.

She has helped people with a broad range of concerns including grief and end-of-life questions, addiction, relationship difficulties, stress and anxiety, parenting strain and work-related issues. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, cancer, carer stress and body image or eating concerns.

Esther draws on her own experience of how therapy can change things, and she aims to make sessions honest and respectful. She now lives on the UK coast after many years abroad, and brings a calm, steady presence to her work.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Esther describes herself as an integrative practitioner who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That typically means blending methods that look at past experiences and attachment patterns, combined with practical strategies to manage strong emotions and stress. These approaches can help with grief, addiction challenges, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made. The relationship and shared decision-making guide which methods are used and how sessions are organised.

The original biography does not specify online session formats, so please confirm 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 lets people continue work while living abroad or when relocating. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps ensure sessions match the person’s needs and daily schedule.