I see therapy as something we build together, with the relationship between us at the heart of the work. Together, we can make space for whatever is bringing you here, and explore how you’d like your life to feel different.
Contact meWhat you share in therapy will be treated with care and confidentiality. I'll explain the limits when we first meet. If you'd like to work together, you can email me or book a free, no-obligation 20-minute call to ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, talk about what's bringing you to therapy, and explore what you're hoping to get from it. I'll also ask some brief questions at the start to help me understand your background.
I work with individual adults (18+). Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly, either face-to-face in Brighton & Hove or online. Some people come to therapy for a relatively short period, while others find it helpful to work together for longer.
Sessions are £65. I'm committed to making therapy as accessible as possible, and some concessionary rates are available. Get in touch to discuss.
Let’s talk
I came to this work through my own experience of therapy and counselling. Being deeply listened to, understood and accepted changed something in me, and sparked a lasting curiosity about what becomes possible when we feel truly seen.
I work integratively, which means I draw on different ways of understanding people, rather than following a single fixed model. At the centre of my work is a belief that people can grow and change when they are met with authenticity, acceptance and understanding.
My approach is not about rushing to fix, solve, or constantly move forward. Often, therapy asks us to slow down, stay with what is happening in the present, and make space for a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Getting to know ourselves thoroughly can take time, consistency and patience. When we can make sense of what has shaped us, something shifts: old patterns can lose their grip, and there is space for something different to emerge.
Rather than positioning myself as the expert on your life, I see our work as something we shape together. I aim to offer a relationship where you feel heard without judgement, and supported to explore your experiences with openness and curiosity.
I offer an affirming and inclusive space, including for LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and disabled identities and experiences. This matters to me personally as well as professionally. As a neurodivergent therapist, I know how significant it can be to feel understood, accepted, and not as though you have to explain or minimise parts of yourself.
Alongside talking, I sometimes offer sand tray work: a gentle, creative way of exploring feelings and experiences that can be difficult to put into words. I also pay attention to how emotions are experienced in the body, which can sometimes offer another way of understanding what is happening for us.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Counselling and the Psychotherapeutic Relationship from the University of Warwick. I am an registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), membership number 00993762, and adhere to their ethical framework.
You don't need to arrive with all the answers. Needing somewhere to talk without judgement is reason enough.
You’re welcome to email me. I’ll aim to get back to you within 2–3 days.
hello@tessawilliamstherapy.com
Or if you'd prefer, you can book a free, no-obligation 20-minute call. A chance to ask questions and get a sense of what it might be like to work together.
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