Tess Hynes | Somatic Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher
Returning home…
Wild Spirit Therapy is rooted in a deep respect for the body’s wisdom and each person’s innate capacity to heal and return to their authentic self.
A little about me…
I’m Tess Hynes, a somatic psychotherapist and yoga teacher based in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast. (Somatic means related to the body.) I was raised on an organic farm in a big family, where I developed an early appreciation for nature, health and the relationship between body and mind. Movement practices such as ecstatic dance and contact improvisation have been important parts of my journey of self-expression, healing and connection. I love dancing!
With 15 years of experience as a yoga teacher, my work has long been grounded in mindful movement, breath and embodied awareness. This foundation has naturally evolved into my path as a therapist, where I support people in reconnecting with themselves in a deeper, more integrated way: physically, emotionally and psychologically.
My approach to somatic psychotherapy
My approach is informed by Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, a mindfulness-based method that explores how unconscious patterns can be held in the body.
Hakomi works by slowing things down and bringing curious, compassionate attention to present-moment experience. Through this process, we can explore core beliefs and early experiences that shape how we relate to ourselves, others and the world.
Through these explorations, Hakomi invites you to slow down and compassionately observe your inner experience, creating space for deeper insight, emotional healing and change. Rather than trying to “fix” anything, Hakomi honours the intelligence of the system, allowing insight and transformation to emerge organically.
Yin yoga classes on the Gold Coast
Alongside my psychotherapy work, I teach Yin yoga on the Gold Coast:
Monday, 6:30 pm: World Gym, Burleigh
Wednesday, 6:00 pm: Boheme & Body Yoga, Varsity Lakes
Thursday, 4:00 pm: Boheme & Body Yoga, Varsity Lakes
Friday, 9:30 am: Boheme & Body Yoga, Varsity Lakes
What I’m here to support
People come to somatic psychotherapy for many reasons. I’m here to support you with:
Trauma and emotional overwhelm
Relationship issues
Loss and grief
Limiting habits and beliefs
Anxiety, stress and depression
A grounded space for your individual journey
At Wild Spirit Therapy in Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast, I offer a space that is grounded, attuned and deeply respectful of each individual’s unique journey. My intention is to walk alongside you, like a midwife, as you rediscover your inner resources, soften protective patterns that no longer serve you and reconnect with your true essence.
This work is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering who you already are… beneath the conditioning, beneath the noise and in alignment with your wild, authentic spirit.
Somatic psychotherapy sessions in Burleigh Waters and online
Somatic psychotherapy sessions are available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons in person in Burleigh Waters, Gold Coast, Queensland. Online sessions are also available, with flexible times by arrangement.
Frequently asked questions about somatic psychotherapy
If you’re exploring somatic psychotherapy, you may have questions about the Hakomi-informed approach, what to expect and how to book. Here are some answers about working with Tess at Wild Spirit Therapy in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast, or online.
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“Somatic” means relating to the body. Somatic psychotherapy brings mindful attention to thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations to explore how patterns and past experiences may shape how we relate to ourselves, others and the world.
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Hakomi is a mindfulness-based approach to somatic psychotherapy. It uses curiosity and attention to present-moment experience to explore patterns, beliefs and ways of relating. Tess’s work is informed by the Hakomi approach.
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Tess mainly wants to work with women. Her somatic psychotherapy sessions may be a space to explore experiences such as emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, stress or patterns and beliefs you’d like to understand more deeply.
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You might come with a particular concern or experience you’d like to explore. You don’t need to have everything worked out beforehand; you can begin with what feels most present for you.
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In-person somatic psychotherapy sessions are held in Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast. Online sessions are also available.
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You can book directly through Tess’s online booking calendar. Choose an in-person session in Burleigh Waters or an online session, then select an available appointment time.