Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Iron Mill College in Exeter. I also have a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London.
I have found that anxiety, depression, low self-worth and a lack or loss of identify are common, although at times isolating and frightening aspects of life for many of us. I believe that by connecting with the different parts of ourselves we find strengths and resources within us that may have become lost over time. When we step into ourselves fully we begin to value and care for ourselves more, and we learn that we are not all one thing or the other – and that is OK.
In my private practice I have worked with clients experiencing issues that have arisen recently including personal changes and loss, as well as clients who have lived with challenges, often hidden, for many years including abuse and grief.
Like a number of my clients I have found that “overthinking” something is usually frustrating and unproductive, so I like to use a variety of techniques in my work to help us break that cycle. For example:
– Describing feelings or experiences in metaphors and images
– Sometimes I introduce theories or models that can be used to help us understand what you are experiencing
– Trying out strategies to ease anxiety, such as breathing exercises and using senses
– Gently exploring the context and background that may have contributed to patterns of thought or behaviour
As you and I work together we may become aware of patterns that exist in your life that are unhelpful, or possibly harmful to you. I have noticed that these patterns tend to change naturally as we develop our understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I will never tell you what to do – I believe that you are the expert on you, and I see it as part of my job to help you discover that.
Our work together will take place in weekly 50 minute video sessions, which we we schedule in advance. Additionally, you may like to reflect on or prepare for sessions by sharing something in writing. This can be done using the messaging service, but please be aware that although I will read each message, I will respond to messages at set times only, so this isn’t suitable for on the spot or crisis support.
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Esther Pinder holds an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Iron Mill College in Exeter and a first class honours degree in Psychosocial Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London.
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, low self-worth and questions of identity, and with those coping with personal change, loss, abuse or long-term grief. Esther believes that connecting with the different parts of ourselves reveals strengths and resources that can feel lost over time, and that embracing the many aspects of who we are helps people value and care for themselves more.
Esther has found that overthinking is often frustrating and unproductive, so she draws on a range of techniques to help break that cycle. She uses images and metaphors to describe feelings or experiences, sometimes introduces theories or models to clarify what is happening, offers practical strategies to ease anxiety such as breathing exercises and sensory grounding, and gently explores the background and context that may have shaped patterns of thought or behaviour.
As therapy progresses she and the client may notice unhelpful or harmful patterns that shift as understanding and self-acceptance deepen. Esther will not tell a person what to do; she sees the individual as the expert on themselves and supports them to discover their own answers.
In private practice she provides weekly 50 minute video sessions scheduled in advance. Clients may also share reflections or preparation in writing via the messaging service; Esther will read each message but responds at set times only, so messaging is not suitable for on-the-spot or crisis support.
She is a female therapist and includes LGBT and gay issues among her areas of work, and she brings eight years of professional experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.
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