Esther Hardie

Esther Hardie


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Contact information

Phone number
07379282107

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Therapist - Totton

Totton SO40
07379282107
Sessions from £60.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Wheelchair accessible office
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

Early morning appointments (6am - 7am - 8am) additional £10

Day time appointments Tuesdays and Fridays currently - this will increase 1st August 2026.

Evenings also available.

About me and my therapy practice

I know. Where do you even start? How can you pick someone from a picture and some text when it feels so personal and daunting? Well, I'm here to make that process easier, simpler and hopefully even enjoyable. 

I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic models to suit each client’s unique needs, personality, and pace. Whether we’re talking in a room, walking side by side in nature, or sitting cross-legged on the floor with felt-tip pens in hand - I aim to meet my clients in their world, not mine.

I have a specialism in working with couples, relationships and intimacy, also with children and young people, the wonderfully complex, curious, and courageous humans navigating a sometimes-overwhelming world. I also work with individual adults, for whom life can be equally challenging. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, nor do I believe therapy is about 'fixing' you. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to acceptance, non-judgement, and helping people feel truly seen and valued, just as they are. I am passionate about my clients and my work, which is about making sense of things, together. 

You aren't broken, you may just be stuck in something painful or uncomfortable that, with help, you can move through. It’s about gently untangling the knots, sitting with the messiness, and slowly giving you a sense of control back over your story.

Therapy with me is an invitation to feel heard, to be curious, and to remember that it’s okay not to have it all figured out, yet.

Practice description

I’m an ÌÇÐĹÙÍø registered therapist working from my practice in Totton. I am neurodiverse (ADHD) which means sitting still in long periods of silence doesn't come naturally to me!

I offer a relaxed, informal, and welcoming environment where the aim is to make you feel as comfortable and as at ease as possible. There’s no clinical stiffness here, just a warm, safe space where you can be yourself and tell me what you want and need.

Please let me know if you need wheelchair access, I am able to sort a more comfortable room on the ground floor. For couples work (intensives) we will make use of meeting rooms and The Bunker as I call it, there is a cafe on site and all facilities that you need, including free parking.

Alongside my private practice, I also teach counselling to adults from across the world. I work with children with special educational needs, previously in a mainstream secondary school, now a juniors and infants. I also support clients through a charity in Andover. These varied experiences help inform my practice and keep me grounded in real-world challenges and strengths.

If you have any questions or needs, feel free to ask, this is something that should feel good, not scary. You should feel safe, seen, and supported in therapy.

My first session

Here is what to expect when you start therapy with me: 

1. Initial Contact – No Pressure, No Cost

First, we’ll connect by email, phone, or text – whatever works best for you. The website gives you some details, but this is a chance for us to explore whether we might be a good fit and talk about what you want and need. It’s completely free, and there’s no limit to how many messages or calls it takes. 

2. You will have two options:

1. Complete an intake form beforehand which I'll send you, which we’ll review together in the assessment

2. Or we can do the assessment together during the first session – totally up to you.

You’re free to ask any questions, explore how sessions work, and decide what feels right for you. If you are a child or young person, whoever referred you is usually present for this, to discuss consent, sign forms and agree contractual terms. However, should you wish to attend alone and self-refer, that is also fine. After this, we set up our plan moving forwards - when you want the sessions, how often, what for and anything else we need to agree. I can't wait to meet you, good luck and well done so far!

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Child related issues, Development coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Pet bereavement, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

CBT, Cognitive, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work