Welcome to Mindful Path Counselling
Helping You Break Free from Anxiety and Reclaim Your Life.
Welcome
Hi, I’m Tessa and welcome to Mindful Path Counselling – online therapy for anxiety.
I offer online counselling, working with people in Sudbury, Suffolk.
I help people who are feeling anxious about their future, worried that they are not where they should be in life to feel better, so that they can achieve their goals and live the life they want.
Do you often feel disheartened looking at other people’s lives, thinking "I should be further along by now"?
Are you worried about the future and all the things you should have achieved by now?
Do you sometimes struggle with physical symptoms, such as racing heart or panic attacks?
You might be feeling exhausted from not being able to get to sleep at night because your mind is racing.
Perhaps something significant has happened recently in your life that’s turned your world upside down, leaving you questioning things.
You might be:
Struggling with a relationship, or getting over a break-up
Whether you’re unhappy in your relationship or dealing with a difficult breakup, this is taking over your life and you want to gain back control and feel better.
Worried that time is running out to have children
Feeling panicked that time is running out to start a family.
Feeling like your career hasn’t turned out the way it should have
Perhaps you have been made redundant or didn’t get the promotion you should have, leaving you feeling devastated.
It’s easy to look around and think, “Everyone else seems to have it together – why don’t I?”
These thoughts are weighing heavily on you, leaving you feeling defeated and like time is slipping away.
It might be that the way you’re feeling makes you not want to go out and socialise, which then leads to feeling guilty for not showing up for the people you love, wishing you could be more present in life.
You’re lacking in motivation, and it’s way too difficult to make the changes in your life you need to help you move forwards.
This makes it hard to stick to your goals, or maybe you feel unsure of how to go about setting goals in the first place.
You feel lost, and need help.
If you:
- Constantly worry about the future and this makes you feel really scared
- Feel like you’re falling behind in life and are desperate to catch up
- Feel pressured by others’ expectations and dread social events because of judgment over your life choices
- Constantly compare yourself to others who seem to have it all figured out perfectly
Therapy can help you regain control, make changes in your life and find the happiness you deserve.
Making meaningful changes doesn’t have to be a lonely, overwhelming process. With just an hour a week of counselling, you can work on feeling more at peace with where you are now, as well as carving your concrete path for the future, all whilst having the convenience of sessions that fit your schedule.
Therapy can help you to feel better by:
Talking things through without fear of judgement
So that you can finally feel listened to and talk about the sense of fear and dread that is crippling you. You can develop coping strategies to deal with those painful feelings and make a difference to your life straight away.
Make changes to your daily life
Together we’ll identify small, manageable changes in your daily routine, like setting boundaries around your time. These can immediately reduce your stress and bring a sense of control back to your life.
Becoming aware of how your mind and body work together
And why you get those overwhelming physical symptoms, like a racing heart or panic attacks. This will help you to learn why your body reacts the way it does to anxiety, and what you can do about it, finally regaining control back over your body rather than being a slave to it.
I started my counselling practice in Sudbury, Suffolk because I know from my own personal experience, as well as from working with clients, just how hard it can be when you feel helpless, crippled with anxiety and scared of the future.
After working with people who feel pressured to “get their life together”, I’ve seen firsthand how therapy can help them feel better, regain control of their lives and make concrete plans for achieving their dreams.
I’ve been stuck in painfully unfulfilling job roles and relationships myself, constantly feeling trapped and fed up, and I’ve faced the consequences of working myself into the ground in pursuit of a better life.
I understand the fear of the unknown and the dread around what life might be like if you don’t keep pushing.
I know all too well those painful thoughts of what it will be like to be alone, the helplessness and frustration when things don’t go as they should, and the overwhelming pressure to succeed in every possible way.
Therapy changed all that for me, and since retraining as a therapist, I’ve used this invaluable experience to support many clients to make the changes they need to feel better about their lives, achieve a sense of freedom and figure out the next steps towards their dream lives, and I’d love to help you too.
I’m a fully qualified and registered counsellor with BACP, and I am passionate about using mindfulness to help people to live happier lives.
Previous clients have told me that therapy enabled them to find solutions so they are no longer fearful of the future, and they’ve felt calmer as a result.
They were able to stop their racing thoughts and feelings of overwhelm, no longer experience strong physical symptoms in their body and find a clear path for their future, with a clear understanding of their values and goals.
So please get in touch to book your free introductory call today, where we can see if we feel we’d work well together. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sessions & Fees
How online counselling works:
I will call you at the time of your appointment on WhatsApp video.
I offer weekday as well as limited evening and weekend appointments – for more information about my availability please get in touch.
Sessions consist of 50 minutes, and my fee is £50 per session.
Some benefits of online counselling:
⦁ Comfort and Familiarity – Get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No need to worry about allowing time to travel to your session, or where you’re going to park. Online sessions at home may help to reduce any anxiety you feel about talking about your problems as your surroundings are familiar which can bring on a calming effect.
⦁ Convenient and Flexible – If you’re struggling to find a suitable time for your weekly appointment because of work or family commitments, online counselling can fit in around your schedule more easily that face to face. You could attend in your lunch hour, or evening when the children are in bed so no need to arrange childcare.
⦁ Continued Support Wherever You Are – Stay connected to therapy even during life changes – if you have a holiday coming up but don’t want to miss your session, online counselling gives you the flexibility of still being able to attend, wherever you are.
⦁ Focus and Clarity – Being in a familiar setting allows you to slow down and focus, creating a space for reflection and growth on your own terms.
⦁ Support When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed – On those days when leaving the house feels impossible, there’s no need to miss your session when working online. You can still get the support you need, even on those days where you don’t feel able to do anything else.
Next Steps
Taking the first step towards seeking help can be daunting, but it is also a really courageous move towards a better life. If you’re ready to get help with your racing thoughts and anxiety, get in touch.
Step 1
You make initial contact with me, either by:
- Text or WhatsApp message
- Phone call
- Social media pages
Step 2
We will then arrange a suitable day and time for an initial chat over the phone, so that we can both see if we feel we will be a good fit for each other.
Step 3
After our chat, if you decide you would like to go ahead and work with me, we will then decide on a suitable day and time for our regular sessions.
I will send you a copy of my contract to read, sign and return before our first session.
Step 4
If you have any further questions at all, or if you would like anything clarified before your first session, please do get in touch.
Step 5
We are now ready for your first session.
I will call you on WhatsApp video call at the time of your appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I currently don’t have the capacity to offer concessionary rates, however, please do keep an eye on my social media pages, as this is something I will be looking to offer in the future.
- Fill in the form below with your details, and I will reply by email
- Book your initial free 15-minute chat using the calendar link below. I will then call you at the time you chose.
- Send me a text or WhatsApp message. I will reply as soon as I can
I usually respond to all enquiries the same day, but always within 24 hours.
In our first session, I’ll ask you a few questions about where you’re at and what’s been weighing on your mind, so I can understand your situation and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy.
I may jot down some notes to help me remember the details that are important to you. There’s no rush here - take your time with any answers. If it feels like too much for one session, we can always pick up where we left off next time.
Absolutely! I am here to guide you with your mindfulness practice, even if you are a complete beginner.
I will meet you exactly where you are, and together we can explore different mindfulness techniques that work for you.
I know starting therapy can feel daunting, and that’s completely normal - you’re definitely not alone in feeling this way.
My focus is on helping you feel comfortable and supported from the start.
It might help to jot down any thoughts or worries you’d like to bring up, and remember, there’s no “right” way to feel about this.
Maybe take a few deep breaths or a short walk beforehand if that helps you feel more at ease.
I’m here to support you, and we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you.
I am unable to provide support between sessions, which I understand may feel difficult at times, especially if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Keeping our communication within scheduled sessions helps maintain a safe, focused space for us to work together effectively. This also gives you the opportunity to practice self-care and coping skills we discuss.
If you ever feel like you’d benefit from more frequent sessions or extra support, we can talk about options that will help you feel more supported.
This varies for everyone, but many clients start to feel a difference within the first few sessions, especially as they begin to use tools and techniques we discuss.
Lasting change doesn’t happen overnight, but every step forward brings you a little closer to the life you want.
My approach blends practical ways to cope with your anxiety with a deep understanding of what’s going on for you, and what you feel is missing in your life.
Traditional therapies often focus on “getting rid of” anxiety, and when this doesn’t happen it can leave you feeling like you’ve failed.
With my approach, you’ll develop a toolkit that can help you to cope with your feelings in real-life situations. You’ll also gain a clearer understanding of what it is you want from life, so you can figure out what your next steps are for moving closer towards this.
Many people feel this way when they first come to see me, especially when emotions are tangled or hard to pinpoint.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. I’m here to help you make sense of what’s going on, one step at a time, even if it feels hard to explain at first.
Together, we’ll work through things at your pace.
Therapy can feel different for everyone, but you may start noticing a sense of relief, or maybe you notice you’re able keep your breathing under control a bit easier when things feel too much.
Perhaps you start feeling less tired as you’re getting to sleep a bit easier at night.
You might notice a shift in your mood, and are able to pause and take a step back rather than reacting to a difficult situation at work, for example.
These small changes you start to notice then often lead to bigger changes. You may start to feel more confident in your decision making, or feel more motivated to make changes in your life once you understand your next steps.
We’ll regularly check in to make sure we’re on track with your goals, and that you feel supported in a way that makes a real difference to your life.
Get In Touch
Best ways to get in touch with me:
⦁ Fill in the form below with your details, and I will reply by email
⦁ Book your initial free 15-minute chat using the calendar link below. I will then call you at the time you chose.
⦁ Send me a text or WhatsApp message. I will reply as soon as I can
I usually respond to all enquiries the same day, but always within 24 hours.
If you prefer, you can call me on 07709 079839. However, I may be in another appointment and unable to answer. If you would like a call back, please leave a voicemail and I will return your call.
I look forward to hearing from you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.