Counsellor profile
Esther Enaruwe, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Psychodynamic thinking
About Esther
Esther Enaruwe is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years' experience and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and work-related pressures.
Esther says she knows how hard it can be to book the first appointment. She understands worries about being judged, feeling exposed, or saying too much too soon. Her own experience with hesitancy shapes how she meets people at the start. Sessions begin at a pace the client can manage.
Her practice draws on client-centred ideas that focus on what the person wants to talk about. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic thinking to consider how earlier experiences affect current patterns. Existential ideas are used when people want to reflect on meaning and life choices.
In a session Esther aims to listen and reflect back what she hears. She works collaboratively to set practical steps and coping techniques where helpful. Discussions can include problem-solving, clearer communication skills, and ways to manage strong emotions.
Esther offers counselling in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English. If someone wishes to begin, she asks them to use the site matching process and book a first meeting.
How Esther’s therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own concerns. The counsellor listens and reflects, helping the client find what feels important to work on. This approach suits people who want to be heard and decide the direction of the sessions.Cognitive behavioural work looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It introduces practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviours that maintain distress. This is often useful for anxiety, low mood and stress management.
Psychodynamic thinking pays attention to patterns that come from earlier experiences and how they appear in current relationships and reactions. It can help when someone wants to understand repeated difficulties or strong emotional responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Esther will discuss options with the client and agree what to try based on needs, goals and preferences. The choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list exact session formats, so please confirm the available ways to meet before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, reduce travel, or offer shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use this flexibility to help clients maintain contact alongside everyday commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related issues such as grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and career strain.
How would she describe her way of working?
She uses a client-centred style alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, and sometimes existential questions. The focus is on what the person brings and useful steps to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor and draws on personal insight about the difficulty of starting therapy.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; anyone outside the United Kingdom should check practical arrangements before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.