9 times out of 10, people don’t have problems needing to be solved, they have feelings needing to be felt.
About The Ember Room.
Embers represent transformation. They burn softly with warmth, while they hold the possibility of igniting into a roaring blaze. They exist in the light and dark, in the in-between space of possibility.
WHY EMBERS AS A METAPHOR FOR THERAPY?
Inner Work: Embers burn gently beneath the surface, where subtle shifts can lead to profound transformation.
Resilience: As the inner heat lingers, the potential of re-ignition offers hope that when it seems like the end, new beginnings can emerge.
Potential and Continuation: Even in the aftermath of hardship or challenge, there is potential for renewal, growth and healing.
Community: Universally, we all sit around a hearth with loved ones, long into the night while the embers stay glowing, listening as we share stories. Embers sit at the heart of connection and belonging.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”
ABOUT TESS
Hi! I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist (MCouns&PsychTh), certified Tantra Practitioner, and performing artist (actor, singer, writer).
For over 20 years, I’ve had a rich and fulfilling career in the performing arts. Music and acting have always been about diving deep into the human experience - exploring emotions, stories, and the connections that shape us. I’ve always been passionate, headstrong, and full of fire. Growing up, I felt everything deeply, sometimes to my own detriment. But those early years of searching, exploring, and stumbling through the chaos set me on a path of discovery.
At 18, I took myself to India and began a spiritual journey of seeking for meaning and purpose.
At 19, I went to drama school and studied performing arts for 3 years.
Over the past decade, I’ve explored somatic modalities through my exploration of Tantra - a practice often misunderstood as being solely about sexuality. At its core, true tantric practice is about learning to welcome everything within the human experience, and be with what is without resistance or avoidance.
in 2024 at 33, I completed my Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy to gain formal trauma training and broaden my scope of practice. Now I focus on organically blending traditional talk based therapies and somatic approaches.
My time in the creative arts has taught me the transformative power of vulnerability, the value of presence, and the importance of feeling emotions fully, deeply, and freely. These lessons now form the foundation of my work as a therapist.
I’m an artist, a seeker, and a work in progress. Life is a constant evolution of learning, unlearning, and growing - and I’m thrilled to have you here for the journey.
Tess x
