Hi, I’m Tessa and I’m a registered counsellor living on beautiful Dharawal Country, Australia. I care deeply about supporting people of all ages to better understand the many parts that make up who we are.

We work together long-term to heal old wounds so that you can feel more connected to yourself and feel present in the world around you.

You are not alone.

Do you ever…

  • Have big emotional reactions to things that, on reflection, seem somewhat trivial?

  • Feel like parts of you are in conflict—one saying or doing one thing, another the complete opposite?

  • Find yourself reverting to a younger version of yourself without knowing why?

  • Ruminate on things from your past that feel unresolved or unhealed?

  • Struggle to make sense of the noise in your head? It’s overwhelming knowing where to start?

Then maybe I can help…

How I can help…

Individual Counselling: 50 minutes: $150

Couples Counselling: 50 minutes: $200

Sessions are online via Zoom.

Please note, if you are struggling financially, are a student, or a low-income earner, these costs may be reduced. Please let me know when you make your first enquiry.

My Theraputic Approach

I believe everyone is capable of growth and change and that a deeper, more compassionate connection to self builds greater emotional resilience and confidence.

My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices including Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Theory and Parts Theory. I am also trained in Exposure and Polyvagal Therapies, and Mindfulness. My practice is strengths-based, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, and person-centred. I work with individuals, couples and NDIS Participants who are self or plan managed.

I am accredited with the Australian Counselling Association.

FAQs

  • The first session will be an opportunity for you to talk about what has brought you to counselling. How much you share at the beginning is entirely your choice. I will share with you my approach to counselling and how I work best. I will also ask some basic background questions to provide more context to best support you. I welcome and encourage you to ask questions of me as well to decide if I am the right fit for you.

  • I work by appointment only. Appointments are at the same time and same place every week, fortnight or month. Just as it is with our physical health, our mental health requires regular and consistent attention if we are to strengthen it. There is enormous benefit to committing to regular sessions, for you personally, for the change you want to see and for our therapeutic relationship as well.

  • If you are booking an initial session, cancellations within 48 hours of your session time incur the full fee. This policy is representative of the industry standard within the counselling, life-coaching and psychotherapy professions.

  • Yes. Your privacy is extremely important to me. I adhere to the ACA professional association Code of Ethics.

  • No, unfortunately at this stage you cannot claim on Medicare. There is a lot of work currently being done to include counsellors but currently, they are not.

  • No, you do not need a referral. You can reach out and begin the process straight away.

  • Counsellors and psychologists are both trained professionals supporting people to improve their mental health and achieve their wellness goals. Counselling uses a collaborative rather than diagnostic approach. Counsellors offer lower intensity mental health support and do not formally assess or diagnose an individual. If you require higher-level mental health support or formal assessment I can assist with the referral process.

  • "Tessa is amazing! Her ability to tease out deep seated issues and then to help you work through them is incredible."

  • "I am so grateful to have found Tessa to work with. She gave me strategies and insights to make positive changes in my life."

  • "Tessa is warm, compassionate, insightful, non-judgemental, knowledgeable as well as professional. I felt safe and heard in her presence."