Esther Enaruwe, BACP

Esther Enaruwe candidly shares how the idea of entering therapy once felt terrifying to her, and that personal experience now shapes how she supports others. She remembers sitting in her first session feeling overwhelmed, sweating and second-guessing every word as she worried about being misunderstood, judged, or embarrassed by exploring her past. Those doubts - what if the therapist did not like her or she did not like the therapist - are familiar barriers that keep many people from seeking help. Esther acknowledges that asking for support can feel daunting and that it took her nearly three years to fully engage with the process herself. She believes that living in the aftermath of trauma is not the only option and encourages beginning a journey toward self-love, self-care, self-awareness and self-exploration when a person feels ready.

During the coronavirus pandemic Esther saw how counselling adapted to meet growing need, with services moving to include both face-to-face and remote options. She highlights how technology now makes it possible to access personal therapy from the comfort of home or even from a car if that suits someone better. For Esther, practical choice matters and help can be just one click away.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Practical Flexibility

Esther draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client sets the pace and the therapist listens with empathy, helping people explore personal values and build self-understanding. This approach suits issues that benefit from gentle, non-directive support and a focus on personal growth.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often used for concerns like anxiety, stress and mood difficulties where structured strategies can make a tangible difference.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Esther treats that choice as a collaborative process, exploring a client’s needs, goals and preferences together and adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to attend sessions around work, family or other commitments. For many people the convenience of remote options increases consistency and makes therapeutic support more accessible without sacrificing a thoughtful, registered professional relationship.