- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Esther
Esther Pinder is a BACP counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and issues around life purpose and major life changes. Esther also addresses parenting, grief, eating difficulties and young adult issues.
She trained in integrative counselling and studied psychosocial approaches at university. In practice she often sees clients who feel stuck by overthinking, or who carry long-standing concerns that feel hidden or isolating. Esther describes helping people reconnect with parts of themselves that feel lost, so they can notice strengths they may not currently recognise.
Her style mixes talking with practical techniques. She sometimes uses metaphors and images to describe feelings. She may introduce models or theories to make sense of patterns people notice. Practical exercises, such as breathing work and sensory grounding, are used to ease intense moments.
Esther will gently look at the background and context that contributed to repeated patterns of thinking or behaviour. She focuses on noticing patterns and how they shift as understanding grows. She makes space for clients to arrive at their own decisions rather than giving directives.
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly via video, scheduled in advance. Clients can also share reflections in writing between sessions; messages are read but responses are given at set times, and not for immediate crisis support.
How therapeutic methods fit with online sessions
Esther uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that combine talking and practical tools. She often introduces simple models to help people understand repeating patterns. These models make it easier to spot what keeps causing worry or low mood and can guide small changes.She also uses sensory grounding and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety in the moment. These exercises are taught in session and practised between meetings to help manage intense feelings and break cycles of overthinking.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Esther will discuss different ways of working and agree on the methods that best match your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as you learn more about what helps.
Her practice runs on weekly 50 minute video sessions scheduled in advance. You may also share written reflections between sessions; messages are read and responded to at set times only, so they are not suitable for urgent needs. If you want to confirm whether other session formats are available, check the current session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow simpler check-ins during a short break, and let people practise grounding exercises in familiar surroundings.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines talking with practical techniques such as metaphors, simple models to explain patterns, breathing exercises and sensory grounding to break cycles of overthinking.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of experience working in private practice and with people facing recent or long-standing challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
Therapy sessions are weekly 50 minute video appointments, scheduled in advance. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a different format.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.