Ester

Ester Oldfield, MA

Therapeutic Counselor

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“I work with adults who are outwardly high functioning yet quietly overwhelmed inside. Many of my clients arrive in therapy after years of coping alone with anxiety, life transitions, relationships that keep repeating familiar patterns, grief and loss, or a persistent sense of not belonging. I offer a steady, non-judgemental space where we can slow down, listen to what is happening beneath the doing, and make sense of your story at a pace your system can actually handle. My aim is not to fix you, but to be alongside you as you move towards a way of living that feels more honest, grounded and possible.”

About Me

I am a British-raised, Italian-heritage adoptee in my mid 30s, and a licensed counsellor and psychotherapist with an MA in Counselling Psychology and a BSc in Psychology. Before moving into counselling, I spent 10 years teaching yoga, mentoring, leading trainings and holding space through the yoga practice, which I still continue to do today. I lived in Hong Kong for a decade before Bali, first arriving for corporate work and then finding my true passion in yoga and, later, therapy. Living between cultures and being an adoptee are not footnotes in my life; they are part of why I am drawn to questions of belonging, identity and “who am I, really?” and why I feel at home working with people whose stories do not fit neatly into one box.

Approach

My approach is relational, integrative and mind–body informed. I draw on counselling ACT, EFT and CBT frameworks while staying close to what is actually happening in the room: how you feel, what your nervous system is doing, and what your story has taught you about keeping yourself safe. My yoga background means I pay attention to pacing, breath, and embodiment, not just thoughts. Together, we explore how past experiences, cultural context or multicultural identities shape the way you relate to yourself and others now, and we work towards responses that feel safer and more aligned with who you are.
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Services

I offer individual therapy for adults, mainly in their late 20s to 40s, navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship patterns, grief and loss, and questions of identity and self-worth. I have a particular interest in working with adoptees and with multicultural or internationally mobile clients who feel at home everywhere and nowhere at once. Sessions are available online for clients across Asia and internationally, and in person in Hong Kong when I am in town. My intention is to provide a thoughtful, grounded space where both mind and body, past and present, can be held and understood.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Internal Family Systems

    A therapy model that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or 'parts', each with its own role, and works to help these parts communicate and heal under the leadership of a core Self.

  • MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Narrative Therapy

    A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.

  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Adolescents
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Spiritual Exploration

    Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.

Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA (Couns Psych))

Yorkville University

Year: 2026

BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of Leeds

Year: 2014

Service Areas

Hong Kong

Online Only

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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