About
Tess completed her undergraduate studies in psychology in 2014. She then completed a two year postgraduate training in psychotherapy and holistic counselling, before returning to complete a Masters in Psychology at Curtin University in Western Australia.
Tess believes transformative psychotherapy is grounded in genuine connection, safe attachment, and deep compassion. She draws from the strength of the therapeutic relationship, integration of evidence-based intervention, and holistic health principles to foster self-acceptance, aid recovery, and improve overall quality of life.
Tess is also a lifelong practitioner of Yoga and has completed extensive training in its teachings and philosophy. This informs her understanding of embodiment and presence, and underpins the integrative and holistic nature of her psychological practice.
Areas of Expertise
Tess supports clients experiencing a range of mental health challenges, holding additional expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, body image concerns, and body dysmorphia.
Recognising the complex interplay between eating, body related challenges, and other aspects of identity, Tess works frequently with diverse genders and sexualities, and neurodivergence.
Additionally, Tess enjoys working with identity exploration, attachment, interpersonal concerns, shame, anxiety, perfectionism, and life transition.
Eating Disorders
Body Image Concerns
Body Dysmorphia
Anxiety
Identity Exploration
LGBTQIA+ Experiences
Gender Diversity
ADHD + Autism
Style & Approach
Tess’ approach to therapy is integrative in style, and informed largely by her interest in psychodynamic and process-oriented styles of relating. Guided by social justice principles, her practice is determinedly weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, gender-affirming, and neuro-affirming. She brings curiosity, warmth, sincerity, and depth to her therapeutic process and welcomes diversity in culture, identity, bodies, and beliefs.
Tess tailors intervention to the unique needs and therapeutic intentions of each individual. Drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, her approach encourages deep self-reflection and supports meaningful, lasting change in cognitive and behavioural patterning. Tess works predominantly within the therapeutic modalities listed below.
Schema Therapy
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Positionality
With awareness of her positionality as a white, able-bodied, cis-gendered woman, Tess works to remain aware of the challenges experienced by those from marginalised communities. She is committed to creating an inclusive therapeutic environment and to supporting individuals who may feel marginalised in traditional healthcare spaces.
Professional Affiliations
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) Member
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) Credentialed Clinician
National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) Member
Need help now?
While Tess has immediate availability, this is not an emergency service.
If you are currently feeling unsafe, please contact triple zero (000) or present to your closest emergency department.
If you require immediate or after hours support, please consider contacting either of the free support services listed below:
Lifeline
24/7 Crisis Support
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Chat online
Butterfly Foundation
8am-Midnight
Eating Disorder Support
Call: 1800 33 4673
Chat online