About Esther
Esther Pinder BACP draws on eight years of practice to help people who feel stuck, anxious, depressed or low in self-worth. She names and holds common problems plainly, including loss of identity, grief, relationship strain and pressures around parenting. Esther uses straightforward techniques so people can reconnect with their own strengths and resources.
Esther trained at Iron Mill College in Exeter and holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. She also completed a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Background and approach
These roles inform a reflective, person-centred approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Her work often focuses on breaking cycles of overthinking. She uses simple practical tools such as breathing techniques and sensory grounding to calm anxiety.
She also works with metaphors and images to help people describe feelings that are hard to put into words. Sessions include gentle exploration of life context and background, so patterns of thought and behaviour can be noticed and understood. Esther encourages clients to try out small strategies between meetings and to bring what arises back into the conversation.
Esther is mindful that change usually happens gradually as clients build self-understanding and self-acceptance. She does not direct choices but supports each person to find their own answers. Her practice includes specific attention to LGBT concerns alongside a range of life transitions and relational challenges.
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Esther is listed here; the rest shows what else Esther works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
How Esther uses practical approaches online
Esther uses plain, evidence-informed techniques to help people understand and manage difficult feelings. One approach she uses involves grounding and sensory strategies to reduce acute anxiety and calm the body; these are simple exercises that can be practised between sessions to manage overwhelming moments. Another strand of her work draws on descriptive and image-based methods, where metaphors and pictures help people put confusing emotions into words and see patterns more clearly.Finding the right approach is a shared task. Esther collaborates with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they try out strategies and adjust them as understanding grows, so the process remains flexible rather than fixed.
Her practice uses weekly 50 minute video sessions, and clients may reflect in writing between meetings using the messaging service, with responses given at set times. If you prefer a different format, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy around daily life easier, allow quieter check-ins during a break at work, or remove travel time so sessions feel more manageable.
Questions people ask about Esther
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns, among other issues such as relationship strain, eating difficulties and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and person-centred, using practical techniques and reflective discussion to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in independent practice with people facing recent life changes and long-standing challenges including abuse and grief.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Her biography states work takes place in weekly 50 minute video sessions and that written reflections can be shared via messaging; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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