Esmie Wainwright, BACP, NCPS
Esmie Wainwright is a counsellor who blends attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Esmie
Esmie Wainwright is a counsellor who blends attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and depression. Esmie aims to make the first step feel doable and meets people with respect and sensitivity.
Her practice is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening and helping clients spot patterns that keep causing pain. She works with people to set small practical goals and to understand how past experiences affect present feelings and choices.
Background and approach
Esmie uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections influence current relationships. She applies client-centred principles to keep conversations led by what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when helpful to gently challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours.
Over three years she has worked with a range of concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment wounds and blended family challenges. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, narcissism, post-traumatic stress and patterns like codependency and control issues. Esmie offers sessions in English and sees clients across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396264 | November 2026 |
| NCPS | NCPS696 | March 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Esmie works with
Everything Esmie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Esmie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Esmie will discuss different ideas together and decide what feels most useful for the client’s goals and situation. This is a collaborative conversation and plans can change as progress is made.
Online work can fit around busy lives. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option during a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can help with quick check-ins, ongoing support or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options offer flexibility and make it simpler to access therapy from different locations and routines.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Esmie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting issues and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are conversational and focus on what matters to the client while using practical techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Esmie has three years of professional experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her listed credentials are BACP and NCPS and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Esmie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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