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Dr Zoë Fortune

I started working with Tess during my Masters in Counselling and continued with supervision once I was qualified. I have always found Tess great to work with and she has a lovely…

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Elizabeth

I want to thank you again for helping me so tremendously over the past few years. I benefitted so much from working with you, for which I will forever be grateful.

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Paul

Just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for all your therapy and guidance over the past year. I really value the work we have done together - it has been very helpful for my mental health and personal growth.

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Mark Dean, Enmasse

I am constantly impressed by Tess’ broad and many talents. An extraordinary therapist with an impressive academic and practice based background in trauma, executive stress management and interventions…

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Katie Potter, VP Benefits + Wellness, Goldman Sachs

Dr Tess worked with us as our in-house counsellor (Resilience Services Manager) throughout COVID and was exemplary at providing trainings and confidential counselling to employees. Would highly recommend her as a mental health counsellor, coach and corporate trainer.

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Julia Griffiths, Central Minds Limited

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Tess on multiple corporate well-being projects focused on supporting leaders and employees mental health. Her expertise on this subject and professionalism were instrumental in their success, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction.

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Dr. Sharmeen Shroff, Central Minds Limited

When delivering training, Tess comes across as extremely professional and prepared. She is engaging to listen to, creates a positive learning environment and is always willing to answer questions. She is extremely knowledgeable about the field of mental health and we would have no hesitation in collaborating with her again to deliver our programs.

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Jade

I now have my toolbox I use everyday and it makes me a strong and confident person, mama, wife, and friend. My husband agrees with me when I say, "this is one of the best things I have ever done”.

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Mei

Tess is extremely warm, non-judgemental and highly skilled. She comes up with strategies to suit your specific needs and checks in with your goals often. She provides insight and challenges your perspective in affirming and compassionate ways when needed. I feel very safe with her.

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Dr Elaine Ching, Clinical Psychologist

Tess gave practical step-by-step guidance from her own experience, as well as emotional support in managing anxieties about starting something new. Both my online and in-person clinical practice have grown since we started working together…

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Jo

Our sessions changed my life! You helped me accomplish so much in such a short space of time. My anxiety is much better – although there are still battles here and there, life is much more manageable. You are doing wonderful work.

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Sarah

It makes a difference when you can talk to someone and trust them at the same time. You have helped me to come to terms with what happened to me all those years ago.

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Jenny

You have a wonderful ability to understand problems, empathise with them quickly and respond with sympathetic, professional and effective remedies. Your knowledge, training and personal skills, as well as your ability to connect and empathise, have been key in helping me to tackle and solve my problems.

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Liz

I wanted to put on record my very real gratitude for your sympathetic care which has played such a significant part in my ongoing personal recovery. You have also, as you promised at the start, given me a set of tools to help me cope in the future. Thank you very, very much.

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Malin Rignéus

Tess has been an instrumental support for me while setting up my counselling business. She has provided practical suggestions, such as how to choose and best utilise an effective backend administration and billing system…

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