Welcome to Mindful Path Counselling
Helping You Break Free from Anxiety and Reclaim Your Life.
Welcome
Hello, my name is Tessa.
If you’re reading this, can I begin by offering you either comfort, encouragement, or both.
You are not alone!
We all experience challenges in life whether it’s our mental health, a life crisis, trauma, or a period of uncertainty. The only difference is the degree to which we suffer, and importantly, how we deal with it. I specialise in helping people overcome anxiety and depression, and as a counsellor, I can offer professional help with whatever it is that has resulted in you getting to this point.
My professional training, clinical experience and personal life experience has put me in a perfect place to help you with what, at the moment may be leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless or even desperate.
Together we can empower you to skilfully address those issues that are
currently diminishing or minimising your quality of life.
“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” – Eckhart Tolle
How Therapy Can Help You
Therapy provides the space and professional guidance to help you regain clarity, confidence, and control over your life.
When anxiety takes hold, it can feel impossible to make decisions, focus on the present, or trust yourself to take the next step. You may feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the future, comparing yourself to others who seem to have everything figured out. You might experience physical symptoms like a racing heart, panic attacks, or sleepless nights that leave you drained before the day even begins.
Therapy isn’t just about talking things through - it’s about making real changes that help you feel calmer, more capable, and more in control of your life. In our sessions, we will:
Identify what’s keeping you stuck
Understanding patterns of overthinking, avoidance, or perfectionism that fuel anxiety.
Develop tools to cope with difficult thoughts
Learning practical, evidence-based cognitive strategies to manage unhelpful thought processes and the consequent unhelpful feelings that follow.
Understand the mind-body connection
Recognising why anxiety triggers physical symptoms and how to regain control over them.
Create realistic, meaningful change
Making small but powerful shifts in your daily life that bring relief and confidence.
You don’t have to struggle through this alone.
Therapy provides structured support and practical strategies to help you stop feeling trapped by anxiety or depression, and start moving forward in a way that feels right for you.
What Working Together Looks Like
My approach as to how we can work together would be discussed at our first meeting, but prior to that I offer a free telephone consultation.
During our initial sessions I will of course propose my recommendations and explain why I am recommending my suggestion, but it is together that we will establish what we agree will be the best approach for you.
For example, some clients prefer to simply talk and explore their thoughts and feelings with me, helping them clarify and crystallise their confusion and/or their moral/ethical dilemmas.
Some prefer to work on their unhelpful thought processes and the consequent unhelpful feelings that follow.
Some clients are interested in a mindfulness approach or a combined approach. All of this can be addressed at a pace that suits you.
Why Work With Me?
I have helped many clients who felt overwhelmed by anxiety, lost in overthinking, or weighed down by low mood and lack of motivation.
Through therapy, they’ve been able to:
- Stop feeling consumed by their thoughts and feelings
- Sleep better and feel more energised
- Regain confidence in their decisions
- Break free from persistent feelings of low mood and regain a sense of purpose
- Approach the future with more clarity and less fear
Therapy is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make changes that will support you long after our work together ends.
If you feel ready to take the next step and would like me to help you achieve what I know you can, contact me to book your free introductory call.
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 – Access the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No need to worry about travel time, parking, or the stress of getting to your session. Online counselling offers the familiarity of your own space, which can help ease anxiety and bring a sense of calm as you talk through your challenges.
Convenient and Flexible – Struggling to fit therapy around your busy life? Online sessions allow you to schedule your appointments at a time that works best for you, whether it’s during your lunch break or after the kids are in bed. No need to worry about childcare or making time for travel – therapy fits around you.
Ongoing Support Through Life's Changes – Life is full of changes, but that doesn’t mean your support should stop. Online therapy gives you the flexibility to continue your sessions, even when circumstances are changing, helping you stay grounded and focused on your progress.
Support When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed – On days when leaving the house feels impossible, you
don’t have to miss your session. Online therapy ensures you can still receive the support you need, even when everything else feels like too much.
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.
There are a few ways that you can book in for your first session 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.
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 some details. 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.
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, particularly once 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 causing you to suffer.
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.
It might be that you notice yourself more able to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings.
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.