Ms Tess Tambourlas
Specialist Wellness Counselor
“I approach our sessions holistically by working with body, mind and spirit connection. I use mindfulness-meditation, with CBT tools in my practice to help ground you in the present moment. We'll look at how your past has impacted your present and, how your thoughts affect your emotions, behaviour and experience.”
- Home
- South Africa
- Cape Town
- Hout Bay
- Ms Tess Tambourlas
About Me
Approach
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
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Advocacy
Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.
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Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mediation
A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Philosophy
A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Communities
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling
Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:
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Specialist Wellness Counselor
A counselor specialising in holistic well-being, integrating mental, emotional, and lifestyle support.
Qualifications
University of The Western Cape
University of Witwatersrand
Registrations
Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)
Specialist Wellness Counselor
Service Area
The Virtual Couch Counselling, Hout Bay, Cape Town (in person or online)
In-person & OnlineHout Bay
Cape Town, Western Cape