- Empathic listening
- Focus on presence
- Work on identity
About Tess
Tess Lambourne is a Person-Centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She uses a warm, non-judgemental style to help people feel more present and connected to themselves. Tess aims to create a space where clients can be honest about who they are and what they need.
With three years of experience and the NCPS credential, Tess draws on client-centred principles to guide sessions. That means the conversation is led by the person seeking support, while the counsellor offers reflection, empathy and acceptance. Sessions focus on practical emotional work rather than labels or paperwork.
Tess commonly supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication and relationship concerns, and questions around identity and sexuality including LGBT and kink-related topics.
In sessions clients can expect straightforward talking, opportunities to notice bodily experience, and steady, empathic listening. Tess also brings a background as a yoga teacher into her approach when that feels useful, helping people notice how emotions live in the body and find ways to feel more grounded.
To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and Tess conducts work in English for people located in the United Kingdom.
Client-Centred support adapted for online working
Tess uses Client-Centred Therapy as the foundation of her work. This approach focuses on listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and offering compassionate acceptance so clients can explore their feelings at their own pace. It often helps with anxiety, stress, identity questions and recovering from traumatic experiences.She also weaves in body-aware ideas from her Yoga Teacher background when it suits the person. That can mean gentle attention to breathing, posture or bodily sensations as another way to notice emotions and feel more grounded during conversations.
Finding the right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. Tess works collaboratively to match methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences, and may adjust the way she works as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family and work, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations within the United Kingdom. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone or video when days are busy, while others choose longer sessions for deeper reflection. Discuss practical arrangements at the first appointment to find what fits.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tess commonly address?
Tess supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also helps with attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication problems and issues linked to identity and sexuality.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on empathic listening and encouraging people to lead the conversation. Sessions aim to help clients feel more present, grounded and able to make their own choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and identities. That experience informs a gentle, person-focused way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
Tess holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile identifies NCPS exactly as supplied.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how Tess conducts appointments.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. The profile does not list fixed per-session prices.
How do I begin working with Tess?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.