Esther Pinder, BACP
Esther Pinder is a counsellor who trained with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and holds a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London.
About Esther
Esther Pinder is a counsellor who trained with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and holds a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London. She has eight years' experience working in independent practice and supporting people through anxiety, depression and low self-worth.
She notices people often feel isolated by overwhelming thoughts or by a sense of lost identity. Esther focuses on helping people reconnect with different parts of themselves so they can recognise inner strengths.
Background and approach
She believes change comes from increased self-understanding rather than being told what to do. Her approach uses plain, practical techniques to break repetitive thinking. That can include describing feelings using images or metaphors, introducing simple models to make sense of difficulties, and practising breathing and sensory strategies to ease anxiety.
Esther also gently looks at background and context to see how patterns began. Sessions are structured as weekly 50 minute video meetings scheduled in advance. Clients who prefer to share between sessions can use a messaging service; Esther reads messages and replies at set times, so the service is not for urgent support.
Esther works with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, grief, eating difficulties, parenting strain and trauma and abuse. She also helps people facing life changes such as separation, midlife questions or the challenge of finding purpose. Her style is collaborative and down to earth.
She encourages people to discover their own answers while offering tools to make daily life feel more manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 259997 | July 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, in their own terms.
- 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
Online support
She also teaches practical anxiety management strategies such as breathing exercises and sensory grounding. These are short, repeatable techniques clients can use between sessions to lessen physical symptoms and restore focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther works with each person to identify what helps most, tailoring methods to their goals and preferences rather than following a single method. She checks in and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth, and messaging suits brief reflections or written preparation between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when travel or schedules change.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Esther work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues and parenting strain.
What is her counselling style?
Her manner is collaborative and down to earth, using practical exercises, imagery and simple models to break unhelpful thinking and build self-understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience working in independent practice, supporting people through both recent changes and long-standing difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work is carried out through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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