Esther Enaruwe, BACP

Esther Enaruwe understands the hesitation that often precedes the decision to begin therapy. She knows what it is to fear being misunderstood, to worry about judgment when unpacking difficult moments, and to feel exposed by the idea that there is no rewind button for words once they are said. In her first therapy session she remembers feeling she had said too much even by giving her name, sweating and debating whether to engage with the therapist she had found online. Questions about whether she would like the therapist or whether the therapist would like her were real concerns that held her back from reaching out sooner. It took her nearly three years to fully commit to the therapeutic process, and that lived experience informs her empathetic approach to people who find asking for help daunting.

When counselling shifted during the coronavirus pandemic, Esther observed how the field adapted to rising demand by offering both in-person and remote options. That transition removed barriers she once had around travel and face-to-face meetings, and it highlighted how technology can make support more accessible. She appreciates that therapy can now be experienced from the comfort of home or from another private place a person prefers, with the method of connection chosen by the individual seeking help. For Esther, that flexibility often makes it easier for people to begin and continue their work.

Esther holds the BACP, which denotes membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her personal journey into therapy and the changes she witnessed during recent years shape a compassionate practice focused on helping people move toward greater self-awareness and wellbeing. Help can be just one click away for those ready to take the next step.