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Psychotherapy and Counselling for Individual Adults and Couples

I provide psychotherapy and counselling for individual adults and couples, supporting you to better understand yourself, your relationships, emotions and the patterns that may be affecting your everyday life.

My approach includes Internal Family Systems Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Hakomi psychotherapy, Havening Technique and PACT couples therapy. These approaches can support self-discovery, greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and healthier patterns of connection.

I work with you to develop greater body awareness and mindfulness, helping you slow down, reconnect with yourself and better understand your inner world. Through somatic, body-based psychotherapy, we can explore how thoughts, emotions and experiences are held and expressed in the body.

My practice is grounded in more than 16 years of professional somatic body psychotherapy training, alongside psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches. Together, we can explore limiting patterns, emotional and cognitive difficulties and challenges that may be affecting your personal development, wellbeing and relationships.

Areas of specialisation

PACT Institute - Certificate of Completion
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“Thank you for showing me a way to see and feel other ways.  You have helped change my life and I’ll always remember you.”

A.S.

"Thank you for being a compassionate and supportive therapist.  You were there for me at a point in my life where I really needed someone to understand and support me."

S.M.

“I’m really enjoying the group processes.  Your facilitation of the group is very gentle and you have created a safe space in a short amount of time.”

K.P.

"Tessa's intuitive ability is something I connected with strongly, and her nurturing approach to therapy cultivated my comfort, ease and ability to work through my issues."

D.W.

"I found Tessa's therapy approach self empowering as she showed me how to build and draw on my internal resources rather than depend on her.  I highly recommend Tessa for anyone seeking true healing."

S.V.

"I released so much tension I had been holding onto for many years - the pain was gone the next day, I’m very grateful."

M.L.

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My Approach

I provide a safe and confidential space for your healing to happen. I collaborate with you applying mindfulness and loving presence as we relate to you in your thoughts, feelings, body movements and sensations. I engage the social connections of your mind to create an attentive state during the healing process. This enables you to regulate your thoughts and emotions to develop a Self Leader wise mind.

My Vision

My Psychotherapy service puts you first. You may be seeking help for your personal needs, or you may be part of a family that is looking for resolution as a whole. I provide therapy that promotes your wellbeing to support you to feel nourished and comfortable interacting with others in flexible, energized and stable ways.

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How to Book an Appointment with Tessa

When you're ready, simply complete my Enquiry Form. In the form, briefly share your area of need, any previous therapy experience, and your goal for reaching out.

I kindly ask that you make this first contact yourself - taking this step shows your readiness for support.

I'll be in touch within 24 hours by phone or email.

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