Esther Fendall, BACP
Esther Fendall offers a warm, person-centred approach that helps people talk through difficult feelings and regain balance.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +13 more
About Esther
Esther Fendall offers a warm, person-centred approach that helps people talk through difficult feelings and regain balance. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can explore what’s going on and plan small steps forward. Esther uses her 14 years of experience to adapt sessions to each person’s needs and pace.
She focuses on practical conversation and reflection rather than jargon. Esther helps people work through depression, anxiety, stress and relationship issues.
Background and approach
She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, parenting strain and work-related pressures. Sessions aim to make sense of feelings and build realistic goals. Esther draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, tailoring them to the person in front of her.
This flexible way of working means sessions might include talking therapy, coping strategies and practical problem-solving. The work is collaborative - the person and therapist decide what feels most useful. Her background includes work in independent practice, a medical practice and a drug addiction service, plus volunteering for a UK mental health charity.
That variety informs a grounded, relatable style. Esther is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. Originally from London, she spent many years living in Ecuador and now lives on the UK coast.
Outside work she values quiet, outdoor space and the chance to recharge by the sea.
Registration
| 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.
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 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
Online support
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Esther will work with each person to figure out what techniques fit their needs and goals. Sessions often combine conversation, practical coping ideas and simple tasks to try between meetings so the work continues outside the session.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing notes or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to arrange regular sessions around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Esther help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties. Additional areas include body image, career issues and caregiver stress.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, understanding patterns and trying concrete coping steps that suit the individual.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in different settings such as independent practice, a medical practice, a drug addiction service and voluntary work for a UK mental health charity.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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