Tessa Rigby IFS Coach for Inner Work, Real Change

05/02/2026

That shaking feeling before a difficult interaction isn’t a problem to fix.
It’s information.

When we listen to the part that’s afraid of losing control and offer it structure and protection, the whole system softens.
Calm often follows being prepared.

psychologicalsafety calmwithin

22/01/2026

✨ I'm delighted to be partnering up with Flourish and Thrive to offer counselling support in our local community.

✨ New Counselling Support for the Spondon Community COMING SOON ✨

We’re pleased to share that Tess Rigby will be working with Flourish and Thrive as a Student Counsellor, as part of her Master’s training in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.

This service is available to Spondon people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or finding life harder than usual, and who would benefit from a safe, confidential space to talk and be supported.

Alongside her training, Tess already runs an established private practice, supporting women with burnout, food and body struggles, and addiction-related patterns. Her work is thoughtful, compassionate, and held within clear professional boundaries.

Tess says:
“Serving the local area where I live feels important to me. Flourish and Thrive already do so much for people in Spondon, and it’s a real pleasure to partner with them to offer support close to home, within the community.”

This placement allows Flourish and Thrive to expand the support available locally, while also helping people become aware of wider counselling and therapeutic support available through Tess’s private practice.

If you’d like to find out more about counselling support at Flourish and Thrive, or about Tess’s private practice, please get in touch 💚

24/12/2025

This is a really nice piece of writing about befriending all of us during the Christmas period. Enjoy 🎄🤍

18/12/2025

If you’re looking for a beautiful way to celebrate the solstice season in Derbyshire, I highly recommend this.

Ready to take a pause? Kate and Mandy will be holding our Winter Solstice Ceremony THIS SUNDAY from 1pm - 3:30pm ❄

Photo Credit: Susie

18/12/2025

Not everything has to be earned.
Some things are allowed to be enjoyed, just because.

13/12/2025

Collective stress creates personal storms.
No wonder our protectors reach for quick comfort.
Meet them with clarity, not shame.

13/12/2025

12/12/2025

Those parts that rush to food, drink or scrolling aren’t bad – they’re trying to help. Slow the pace, add small pockets of care, and they calm quicker than you’d think.

11/12/2025

This may be very useful for some....✨🌼🌷

10/12/2025

When we overindulge, it’s usually a part rushing to calm the heat of fatigue or distress. You’re not broken – your system is trying to help in the only way it knows. With patience, it can learn a steadier way forward. 💛