Esmie Wainwright, BACP, NCPS

Esmie Wainwright offers a practical, person-centred way of working that focuses on relationships and how they shape wellbeing. She uses conversational therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. Esmie also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting strain and relationship difficulties. Esmie tailors sessions to each person’s needs. She listens first, then helps people spot patterns that keep causing pain. From there she suggests straightforward steps people can try between sessions. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. She also uses client-centred methods to keep sessions grounded in what each person feels is most important. Cognitive behavioural techniques are introduced when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Esmie has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family stress, codependency, commitment and control issues, and recovery from domestic violence. She is listed with BACP and NCPS, which appear in her credentials as BACP and NCPS. Esmie practises from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including to international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How Esmie’s approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions, helping people understand patterns that repeat in adult life. Client-centred work focuses on what matters most to the person in the room, using listening and reflection to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural methods offer practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for stress, anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Esmie will work together with the person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals, and adapt the plan as things change. That collaborative approach helps people feel involved and keeps therapy focused on what they want to achieve.

Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, regular check-ins or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep progress moving between sessions.