Tessa Ettinger

-Relationship/dating issues 

-Difficulties related to early adulthood, early parenthood and conception 

-Sense of direction, meaning or purpose

It often goes unacknowledged that living in a satisfactory way and forging a meaningful path, as an individual or as a couple, is challenging and complex.  

We are taught at school about algebra and atoms, history and geography, even painting and sewing. We are encouraged by loved ones, or society at large, to achieve and meet our potential. Yet we are not taught how to connect to our truth, to honour our needs, to be in relationship with another, or to manage our emotions effectively. It is assumed that these are abilities we naturally acquire, when more often than not they need to be learnt.

Consequently, there are times when we find ourselves in situations or experiencing thoughts, feelings or behaviours that we don't understand or know how to deal with. We may reach painful road blocks which can feel impossible to move beyond, either personally, or in a relationship. 

I can provide sensitive and compassionate counselling to help you, as an individual or couple, navigate your way through these difficult times, overcome obstacles, and deal with the daily struggles you may be facing.

Through working together, I will assist in finding a way to connect with the meaning that may be found through your experiences and the potential that is innate within you, to help bring you closer to the growth and positive change necessary to maintain a fulfilling life, as an individual or couple.