qualifications & trainings
BA International Studies (Hum)
Leiden University
MSc Organizational Anthropology (COM)
VU University, Amsterdam
Mindfulness-based Stress Reducation Certification,
MBSR, Centrum voor Mindfulness, Amsterdam
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ICM Institute
Effortless Coaching Certification
EC Nederland
300 hr yoga training / 15+ years daily practice / several Mysore study trips
Delight Yoga Academy / India, Indonesia
Vipassana Meditation in the tradition of SN. Goenka - 3x 10 days meditation retreat
Sri Lanka 2017, Belgium 2019, Thailand 2025
Ayurvedic Nutrition 200hr trainingDelight Yoga Academy
Wild Wisdom - Women's training in Love, Yogic Intimacy, Sacred Feminine Practice
Nina Lombardo - Way of Devotion
12 Facets of the Feminine + Women"s Study Group
Michaela Boehm
Hakomi Mallorca - Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
Foundation Year 1
Depth Psychology Training, Hakomi Institute Mallorca.
Somatic Sex & Relationship - Certification 2024-2025
Specialized in Trauma Empowerment, Sex & Ability, Body Image, Relationship Design, Sex & Motherhood.
Women of Depth Psychology
Dr. Estes' Women Who Run With The Wolves Study group & analysis
Wild Women's Circle Training - Michaela Boehm
Certification January 2025
Temple of Radiance, The Initiatress Training, Portugal
team assistance
Path of Love, Broughton Hall, UK
INBODY Method, Ailey Jolie, 14-week program in somatic psychology
Temple
praise
"Tessa has a gift in guiding transformatinal processes. She brings depth through her reflections and questions, and guided me with great sensitivity to my inner feelings"
- Maria L., Canada
"Her mentorship has shifted the way I preceive the world around me completely and how I care for my body with awareness to my sensatins and emotions despite my condition "
- Emily,the UK
"Dear Tessa, thank you for your guidance and inviting me to look so deep at my most vulnerable inner workings with such love, presence, neutrality, encouragement and humor. I never felt seen in these parts of my life"
- Lana, The Netherlands
"In my coaching sessions with Tessa I have felt so safe, welcomed and seen. Tessa has a gentle yet precise way of leading that allows me to go beyond what I already know, deeper into my growing edges, exactly the places I need to be. She has helped me move through unresolved grief, repair after conflict, ask for what I need and explore different aspects of my sexuality more fully. I have felt such permission to be who I am, so encouraged and held in our space together. Her sensitivity, clarity and exquisite sense of attunement have invited me to explore my emotions and sexuality in a deep and also fun and pleasurable way. Thank you Tessa!"
-- Danielle S. I - Israel/Costa Rica