Tessa Blencowe is a warm and empathetic accredited Counsellor living on Dharawal Country, in Wollongong, Australia. She works with people of all ages to help them better understand themselves, their values, their strengths and their innate worth.
You are not alone.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself and the world around you?
Are you unable to show up authentically in your life, feel like an imposter, or as though you’re not good enough?
Are you overwhelmed with the feeling of stuckness or unsure of your next steps?
Do you struggle to set boundaries with yourself and with others?
Do you feel lonely or isolated?
Would you like to learn how to turn your challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience?
Would you like to re-write your story and live a more connected, creative and meaningful life?
How I can help…
Individual Counselling: 50 minutes: $140
Couples Counselling: 50 minutes: $170
Sessions are face-to-face at my practice in central Wollongong.
Sessions are also offered online if you’re based outside of the Illawarra.
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 self-reliance.
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 Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. My practice is strengths-based, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, and goal-orientated; I draw from a wide variety of resources and practical techniques to support those I work with. I recognise each individual as unique and I have a strong commitment to a person-centred approach. I also work with NDIS Participants who are self or plan managed.
I am accredited with the Australian Counselling Association. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, majoring in business management.
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes. Your privacy is extremely important to me. I adhere to the ACA professional association Code of Ethics.
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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.
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No, you do not need a referral. You can reach out and begin the process straight away.
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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.