Esther Enaruwe , BACP

Esther Enaruwe understands firsthand how daunting the first steps toward therapy can feel. She once felt paralyzed by the fear of being misunderstood, judged, or exposed while unpicking her past, and remembers sweating and second-guessing herself even when simply stating her name in that first session. Those early doubts - What if I do not like my therapist? What if they do not like me? - shaped her empathy for people who delay reaching out for support. Esther recognises that asking for help can be frightening and that engaging with therapy is a personal process that can take time; for her it took nearly three years to fully commit to the work herself.

Her experience during the coronavirus pandemic reinforced how counselling can adapt to meet need, with remote options becoming a practical alternative to face-to-face meetings. Esther highlights the freedom that technology can provide, allowing individuals to attend sessions from home or even from a car if that feels more comfortable. She encourages people not to wait until distress becomes overwhelming, and to consider therapy as a path toward greater self-care, self-awareness, and emotional wellbeing. Esther holds BACP accreditation - a recognised professional counselling membership in the United Kingdom - and brings a compassionate, relatable perspective to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and a broad range of life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Esther draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a warm, non-judgmental relationship where the person leads the pace of exploration - it helps with issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esther collaborates with each person to determine what fits best. Together they consider the individual’s needs, goals, and preferences to adapt methods and pace, making the work practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy lives and for people who may prefer remote contact. These options make it easier to attend regularly, reduce travel, and allow therapy to fit around daily responsibilities while still working with licensed professionals toward clearer coping and greater self-understanding.