I am a very experienced, fully trained counsellor & member of BACP (British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists) who adheres to their ethical framework in all work that I do. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling & a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.
I am an integrative counsellor, which means that I have trained in several counselling theories; and use different tools depending on the issues you bring. In this way each session is individually tailored to your needs.
I provide a safe & non-judgemental place for you to explore any challenges or difficulties that you may be experiencing, at your pace. I work with a wide spectrum of issues including childhood trauma, abuse of any kind, addictions, low self-esteem, identity, suicide, depression & anxiety, anger, bereavement, terminal illness and many more. If you want to incorporate any spiritual understandings in our sessions together then I invite you to do so; if not I never impose any belief structure onto you, but meet you where you are and we go from there.
At Seeing In The Dark I offer counselling sessions to help you to move forward and live a more fulfilling life.
Many people who seek counselling do so because they are feeling stuck; perhaps a general feeling that things are not right or repeatedly finding themselves in the same rut.
The way I work is to facilitate movement and ultimately to restore flow by giving space and time to the feelings and circumstances which have led you to where you are now at this point in your life. This could be to do with a single event, such as a bereavement or other loss, or a series of difficult experiences in your life.
In a safe and confidential atmosphere we work together at your pace to identify areas that are causing you distress or that are not working for you. Through this process an expansion of awareness can take place which aids you to understand yourself and your life better, assisting you to move forward or make any changes that you would like.
I walk alongside you supporting you with integrity, balance, honesty and empathy.
After you make contact, I get back to you and we make an appointment for an initial session which is an assessment appointment. This gives us both the opportunity to get a sense of each other to see if we would like to work further together; it also allows me to get an overview of your situation to ensure that I can meet your therapeutic needs.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #185667
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Esther Lohneis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
It’s been five years that I was in therapy. And for the first time I feel that I can trust someone not just with their heart and intention but also expertise. This makes me feel safe, and allows me to be fully myself.
Written on May 05, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is very analytical about the conversation and points out flags & markers giving the right deduction. She is really high level therapist and strongly recommend her to anybody.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coaching
Esther listens with care and takes the time to really understand my needs. Esther is honest in her observations and handles with care. Esther has a great flow to her session and still allows for time to reflect and discuss plans for next session.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I’m grateful to have been matched with Esther, who has a very mindful and appreciative communication, which makes it so much easier for me to talk and process things with her! I feel a lot better after a short period of time already.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
A few sessions in with Esther, and I'm feeling privileged to have met someone so considered and considerate. She gently guides, leaving plenty of space to think and digest. New to counseling, I'm looking forward with positivity and thank Esther for that.
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem