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- Breathing and sensory exercises
- Metaphors and imagery
- Weekly 50 minute video sessions
About Esther
Esther Pinder is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She works mainly with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and identity concerns, and relationship and family related issues. Esther also offers support for bereavement, eating concerns, parenting strains and life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a mix of practical strategies to help people manage difficult feelings.
Esther draws on an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Iron Mill College in Exeter and a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London. She notices that many people feel stuck by overthinking, low self-worth or a loss of identity. In sessions she encourages exploration of the different parts of oneself to locate strengths that may feel hidden.
Her work often involves using metaphors and images to describe feelings, introducing helpful theories or models, and practising strategies to reduce anxiety such as breathing and sensory exercises. She also explores the context and background that may have shaped recurring patterns of thought or behaviour. Esther avoids giving directives and treats the person as the expert on their own life.
Sessions are offered as weekly 50 minute video meetings scheduled in advance. Clients can also share reflections or material in writing via the messaging service; Esther reads messages and replies at set times, so it is not intended for urgent needs. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Esther has worked with people experiencing recent life changes and losses as well as with those who have lived with long-term challenges including abuse and grief. Her practice pays attention to patterns that maintain distress and to practical skills that reduce immediate overwhelm.
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Therapeutic approaches used in video sessions
Esther uses integrative, evidence-based techniques that aim to reduce distress and build practical skills. She often works with imagery and metaphors to help people put words to feelings and see patterns differently; this can be useful for anxiety, low self-worth and difficulties with identity. She also teaches breathing and sensory-based strategies to lower immediate anxiety and create calmer moments in daily life.She introduces theories or simple models when they help make sense of what someone is experiencing. The choice of approach is collaborative - Esther will discuss options with each person and adapt techniques to fit their needs, goals and preferences as the work progresses.
Sessions take place as weekly 50 minute video meetings scheduled in advance. Clients may also reflect in writing and share that material via the messaging service; Esther reads messages and replies at set times only. If you want to confirm other available session formats, check the current options before booking so you know what will work with your routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, along with relationship and family matters, grief, eating concerns and parenting strains.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses integrative, evidence-based techniques, combining imagery and metaphors, models to explain experience, and practical strategies like breathing exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of practice working in private practice with people facing recent changes and those who have lived with longer-term challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies, and is registered with BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Work is arranged as weekly 50 minute video sessions and cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.