About Tess Hunneybell

The greatest gift we can give another is to feel safe.

First, I would like to welcome you to my practice. I’m Tess Hunneybell, I was born in Britain, and I’ve been helping people navigate complex challenges and trauma for over two decades as a psychotherapist. I help people, often women, understand what’s happening to them, work on healthy coping mechanisms, and take steps to heal themselves so they can enjoy each moment.
Healing Trauma Retreats
Tess Hunneybell Trauma Therapist

About My Practice

My practice focuses on gentle, compassionate healing, not reliving trauma or putting a label on the human experience. I firmly believe that everyone can heal, and I make it my mission to help them do so with an integrated, science-based approach. My practice helps people achieve relief, transformation, healing, and empowerment.

About Healing Trauma Retreats and San Flaviano

I started San Flaviano Monastery Retreat Centre in Italy to provide a specific kind of gentle, transformative healing retreat for women. San Flaviano is my home, and I have opened it up to others to support their journeys with a highly effective, gentle approach.

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) Training with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
  • Metacognitive Therapy Practitioner
  • Mindfulness Practitioner Diploma (Level I, II, III & Master)
  • International Certificate Coaching Happiness – Teacher Robert Holden Ph.D
  • Informed Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) Trauma Treatment Training Dr. Frank Anderson MD
  • Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate

Social Justice and Humanitarian Work

I firmly believe that giving back to others is also vital to the human experience. I run my own charity, and have volunteered with other charities, to help create a safe, compassionate environment where people can start their healing journeys.

My charity, Every Kid Counts – Senegal, focuses on sustaining children in crisis. We provide nutrition, water, basic medical care, clothing, education, sports, and a safe space so kids can just be kids.

I also lead a trauma care project for The Rothschild Foundation for newly arrived women and children from Ukraine that helps them integrate with their host families. This project involves direct trauma care, workshops, and the first Ukrainian War Memorial Garden in the UK, all rooted in my extensive experience helping people heal from trauma.

I have worked extensively with other organizations as well, including in Southern Spain, Dominica, Mexico, and more, to help people find a path forward. These experiences have been intensely rewarding, and I hope to continue providing support wherever possible.

I'm Here to Help

Have more questions?

Whether you’re considering a Healing Trauma Retreat or exploring one-to-one therapy, I offer a complimentary 30-minute call to help you decide what’s right for you.

One-to-one therapy available from November 2025.
Ongoing sessions: €115 for 60 minutes.

Get in touch any time with your questions — I’ll be happy to help.

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