About Tess Hunneybell

About My Practice

My practice is grounded in gentle, compassionate care—focusing not on reliving trauma or labeling experiences, but on fostering resilience and supporting personal transformation. I work with an integrated, science-based approach to help clients find relief, develop new strengths, and feel more empowered in their lives.

About Tess Hunneybell

I’m Tess Hunneybell—a British-born Trauma Consultant and Psychotherapist with over two decades of experience supporting countless individuals (especially women) through complex challenges and trauma. I create compassionate, science-informed spaces for healing—not for reliving the past, but for reclaiming peace, presence, and transformation.

Founder of Healing Trauma Retreat at San Flaviano Monastery

As the founder of Healing Trauma Retreat, I have welcomed more than 1,000 women to San Flaviano Monastery in Umbria, Italy. This 8th-century former monastery—now my home—serves as a dedicated retreat house and sanctuary, where trauma is met with both gentle care and clinical expertise.

Tess Hunneybell Healing Trauma Psychotherapist

Qualifications

  • NCFE & OFQUAL Level 3 Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Certified Trauma & Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
  • iGCBT™ Certified Master Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner
  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Prevention
  • Level 1 & 2 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping
  • International Certificate Success Intelligence Coach Training with Robert Holden Ph.D
  • Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC) with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
  • Metacognitive Therapy Practitioner
  • Mindfulness Practitioner Diploma (Level I, II, III & Master)
  • International Certificate in Coaching Happiness – Teacher: Robert Holden Ph.D
  • Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Trauma Treatment Training with Dr. Frank Anderson MD

Social Justice and Humanitarian Work

I believe giving back is an essential part of the human experience. Alongside my practice, I run my own charity and volunteer with other organizations, creating safe, compassionate environments for healing.

I founded Every Kid Counts – Senegal, supporting children in crisis by providing essentials like nutrition, water, medical care, clothing, and education, along with opportunities for sports and a safe space for kids to simply be kids.

I also lead a trauma care project funded by The Rothschild Foundation, supporting newly arrived women and children from Ukraine as they integrate with host families. This project involves trauma care, workshops, and the creation of the first Ukrainian War Memorial Garden in the UK.

Over the years, I’ve worked extensively in Italy, U.K., Southern Spain, Dominica, Mexico, Africa and other regions, helping people rebuild and move forward. These experiences have been profoundly rewarding and continue to inspire my ongoing work.

Explore Your Healing Options

Whether you’re drawn to a Healing Trauma Retreat or considering one-to-one therapy, I invite you to begin with a complimentary 30-minute call. Together, we can explore your needs and discover the path that feels right for you.

✨ One-to-One Therapy
Available from November 2025
Ongoing sessions: €115 for 60 minutes

I’m here to answer your questions and guide you toward the support that best serves your healing journey. Please reach out anytime—I’ll be happy to connect.

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