Esther Pinder, BACP

Esther Pinder brings a thoughtful, integrative approach to counselling, drawing on academic training and practical experience to support people facing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and identity-related concerns. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Iron Mill College in Exeter - a postgraduate qualification in counselling - and a first-class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She is also a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Esther works with recent life changes and loss as well as with longer-standing difficulties, including experiences of abuse and grief. She understands that feelings such as overthinking, emptiness or shame can feel isolating and frightening, and she aims to help people reconnect with parts of themselves that carry strength and resources that may have been overlooked or lost over time. Esther emphasises that people are not defined by a single experience or trait and that discovering and accepting multiple aspects of the self can increase self-value and care.

Her practice is flexible in method and practical in technique. Esther uses metaphors and imagery to help describe feelings, introduces models and ideas where helpful to illuminate experience, and offers strategies to reduce anxiety such as breathing exercises and sensory grounding. She also explores the contextual background that can contribute to recurring thought and behaviour patterns, working gently to build understanding and acceptance rather than directing choices. Esther sees the person as the expert on their own life and positions her role as a collaborator in that discovery.

Therapy sessions are held as weekly 50 minute video appointments scheduled in advance. Clients who wish to reflect between sessions may share writing through the messaging service; Esther reads messages but responds at set times only, so the messaging service is not intended for immediate or crisis support. Esther is not accepting new clients at this time.