Tess Ward
Counsellor
Available for new clients
I work primarily with women and couples navigating significant emotional and psychological transitions. Especially those shaped by burnout, relationship struggles, parenthood, and a loss of connection to self.
I specialize in:
At a glance
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 12 hours
About me
I’m an English-speaking therapist based in Kreuzberg, Berlin. I am currently in (Ausbildung) training for a doctorate in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Having studied combine psychology and neuroscience, with a whole previous career in holistic nutrition and food, I am interested in the interplay of mind and body.
My understanding of human connection and my approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we make space for connection.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in depth psychology and draws heavily on the theories and traditions of psychoanalysis. Looking into the deeper meaning behind human connection from drives, sexual desire, loss of connection to others and to self, as well as intimacy issues. I offer a space for deep, exploratory work, where unconscious patterns, emotional injuries, and formative experiences can be gently uncovered and understood over time. I believe meaningful and lasting change comes not from surface level strategies, but from engaging with the deeper layers of our inner world.
Languages: English (native), German (conversational)
Location: Berlin (in-person and online)
Background:
MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London
Doctorate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, University of Exeter
Reflexive Parenting and Metalization, Anna Freud Centre London
Somatic Yoga Immersion, 200 hours Leila Sadeghee
I speak:
EnglishGerman
Location:
10999 Berlin, Germany
Approach
Treatment Approaches
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
Somatic coachingRecommended for those who want to use body awareness and movement to release emotional tension and promote personal growth.
There comes a moment in all of our lives when we become disconnected from ourselves and somewhere deep inside of us we hear a voice. It might be a whisper or perhaps a shout, but it is seeking something. Sometimes, it arrives as exhaustion, as disconnection, as the ache of burnout or the confusion of a relationship that no longer nourishes. Sometimes it comes with the tender grief of wanting to become a mother, or in the disorienting space of having already become one—and losing sight of oneself along the way.
I am here to meet you in that place.
Experience
Contact:
Tess Ward
01751846699
tesswardtherapy@gmail.com
Education
Background:
BSc History of Art and Psychology, University of Leeds
MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London
Doctorate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, University of Exeter (currently studying)
Reflexive Parenting and Metalization, Anna Freud Centre London
Alternative Practices:
Yoga 200 hours
Somatic therapy and Energy weaving, Leila Sadaghee
Services
Individual Session
€100 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Individual Session
Sliding scale
€60 • 1 hr • Online & In-person
Family Session
€150 • 1 hr 30 min • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 12 hours
Usually responds within 12 hours