Esther Enaruwe , BACP

Esther Enaruwe began her own journey with therapy from a place of hesitation and very real fear, and that lived experience now shapes how she supports others. She knows what it feels like to worry about being misunderstood, judged, or embarrassed when unpicking the past, and she understands the overwhelm that can come from sharing personal details with a stranger. Those early moments of sweating, self-doubt, and second-guessing are familiar to her, and she uses that familiarity to create a gentler path for people who are deciding whether to ask for help.

Esther recognizes that the decision to begin therapy is different for everyone - for some it is a new step and for others it revisits old wounds. She encourages starting sooner rather than waiting until distress becomes intolerable, framing the work as a process toward greater self-awareness, self-care, and self-kindness. Her own experience of taking almost three years to fully engage with therapy informs a compassionate, patient approach to helping clients find their pace.

When the coronavirus pandemic reshaped how counselling is delivered, Esther saw how remote options removed barriers like travel and the pressure of face-to-face sessions. She welcomes a range of ways to connect so people can choose what feels most comfortable, whether that is at home or elsewhere. Esther is also affiliated with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

Esther draws from approaches that center the client and address thinking patterns to help people navigate distress and change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the client leads the conversation; this approach supports self-exploration, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional work that follows life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and to build practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Esther works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She tailors methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and remains open to adjusting the plan as work unfolds so clients feel involved and empowered in decisions about their care.

Online therapy with Esther offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow people to choose the setting where they feel most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.