Tess Lambourne, NCPS

Tess Lambourne is a Person-Centred counsellor with three years' experience working with people from varied backgrounds. She offers a calm, respectful space where people can be themselves and talk about what matters to them. Tess speaks English and practises from the United Kingdom.

Tess focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, commitment and communication problems. Her work includes exploration of sexuality and kink-related concerns, including BDSM and alternative sex culture.

In sessions Tess aims to help people feel more present and grounded. She listens without judgement and uses the principles of Person-Centred therapy to follow each person's pace. Conversations tend to be straightforward and practical, with time to reflect and notice small changes.

Tess works with feelings like guilt, shame, emptiness, jealousy and isolation. She also addresses dissociation, impulsivity and struggles around life purpose and forgiveness. The focus is on building connection to oneself and clearer ways of relating to others.

People who choose Tess will find a gentle, attentive counsellor who values honesty and warmth. Practical steps and emotional support are balanced in sessions. The aim is steady progress, experienced in everyday life rather than rushed solutions.

How Person-Centred Therapy translates to online work

Tess practises Person-Centred therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's lead. This approach helps when people are dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues and the aftermath of trauma because it creates space to be heard and to make sense of feelings in your own time.

Sessions are conversational and paced around what the person needs in the moment rather than a strict agenda. That makes it straightforward to adapt the way therapy is delivered online, whether the priority is emotional processing, practical problem-solving, or exploring identity and sexual wellbeing. Tess will work with each person collaboratively to find the format and rhythm that suit their goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter, less visual check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions, or when writing feels easier than speaking. Registered or accredited professionals provide these options so people can fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.