Esther Fendall, BACP

Esther Fendall offers a practical, person-centred approach to therapy. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what is worrying them and work towards clearer, manageable goals. Esther draws on 14 years of experience to support people through difficult life moments in a way that suits them.

She works alongside people to make sense of their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and honest. Sessions move at a pace the client finds comfortable and focus on small, realistic steps forward.

Esther has worked in a variety of settings, including a medical practice and a drug addiction service, and has volunteered for a UK mental health charity. That range has given her practical insight into common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. She also helps with relationship concerns, parenting strain, eating and body image issues, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework, reflecting a professional commitment to recognised standards. She describes herself as empathic and honest, and brings that direct style into sessions to help clients set clear aims and track progress.

Having lived in London and overseas in Ecuador, Esther combines a broad life perspective with local UK practice by the coast. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, using formats that suit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Esther uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach she draws on focuses on helping people understand and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep them stuck. This approach suits issues like anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits because it breaks problems into manageable steps and practical strategies.

Another approach she uses looks at relationships and attachment - how past and present connections shape feelings and reactions. This can help with relationship concerns, abandonment, attachment issues and difficulties that repeat over time by making patterns clearer and offering new ways to respond.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Esther works with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals and personal preferences. She adapts the work as progress is made and as priorities change, so clients have a say in what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper engagement is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing or need quick, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and travel commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.