- Anxiety support
- Family concerns
- Blended family issues
About Esther
Esther Pinder is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She originally trained with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Iron Mill College and holds a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London. Esther works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-worth, along with relationship and family concerns including blended family issues.
She often sees clients who are coping with loss, life changes or the long-term effects of abuse. Esther uses straightforward methods to interrupt cycles of overthinking. That can mean describing feelings with images, practising breathing and sensory exercises, and trying small strategies between sessions.
Esther brings discussions of context and background into sessions so patterns of thought and behaviour can be understood. She explains models and theories where they are useful, in plain language. The emphasis is on practical steps you can try, not on labels or jargon.
Sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes. Esther schedules these in advance and offers a written messaging option for clients who want to reflect between appointments. Messages are read and responded to at set times and are not suitable for urgent matters.
People looking for steady, matter-of-fact support through anxiety, parenting stress, grieving, relationship shifts or the particular challenges of blended households may find her approach helpful. Esther aims to help each person recognise their own knowledge about themselves and build from there.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Esther uses integrative, evidence-informed techniques that are described in straightforward terms. One common strand is working with images and metaphors to describe feelings; this helps when words feel stuck and can make emotions easier to talk about and change. Another element is practical anxiety-management tools such as breathing exercises and sensory techniques to reduce immediate stress and provide simple ways to cope between sessions.Finding the best way to work together is part of the early work. Esther will discuss what feels useful and try different approaches with the client, choosing techniques based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps identify which methods fit day-to-day life and which need adjusting.
Her practice currently runs weekly 50 minute video sessions scheduled in advance. There is also a written messaging option for reflecting between appointments, with responses at set times only. If you need other formats or have questions about session arrangements, confirm the available options before booking so you can match sessions to your routine and practical needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, grief and relationship and family concerns, including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward, using images, simple models and strategies such as breathing exercises to break cycles of overthinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in private practice and with people dealing with recent losses and long-term challenges such as abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom and trained with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a degree in Psychosocial Studies.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Her work takes place in weekly 50 minute video sessions which are scheduled in advance; check current options before booking for any additional formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.