Estar Wells , BACP, NCPS

Estar Wells is a fully qualified and very human therapeutic counsellor and life coach who works directly with individuals and couples facing a wide range of difficulties. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and a member of the National Counselling Society, and brings a calm, steady presence to her practice. In her own work she supports people with depression, stress and anxiety, bereavement, loneliness, self-esteem concerns, relationship problems and life transitions, and she offers couples therapy for partners seeking to improve communication and connection.

Her approach is integrative, drawing on person-centred theory alongside psychodynamic ideas, transactional analysis and cognitive behavioural techniques. For clients who have specific short-term goals she may incorporate solution-focused or brief therapy elements to provide a more structured framework for change when appropriate.

Grounded in a person-centred background, she aims to offer non-judgemental acceptance while remaining genuine and responsive, often providing thoughtful feedback without directing or advising. She works to create a comfortable atmosphere where people can speak openly, and she is committed to offering calm, patient support and accessible counselling when it is needed.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Estar Wells often draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method to tailor support to each person or couple. Client-centred therapy focuses on providing acceptance, empathy and a non-directive space so clients can explore feelings and priorities and develop self-understanding - it is useful for building confidence and working through life transitions. CBT addresses patterns of thinking and behaviour by helping clients identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different responses, which can support work on anxiety, depression and stress.

The Gottman Method is used when couples seek practical ways to improve communication, repair conflict and deepen intimacy, offering structured tools that partners can practice together. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Estar works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences and may combine approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or to connect from different locations. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy in ways that feel manageable and convenient.