Psychotherapist Retreat founder Buddhist practitioner

Your guide to the universe within.

Psychotherapy, meditation and transformational experiences.

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Sunlight on a hand-painted Mongolian yurt door, framed by green leaves
Jennifer Tessler smiling

About Jen

Hi, I’m Jen.

I’ve spent more than 1,000 days in personal retreat, and ten years guiding others through transformational experiences. I know the territory from the inside: the peak intensity of extended retreat and the slow burn of long-term psychotherapy.

My work brings together psychotherapy and long-term Buddhist practice, with room for the deeply personal and the spiritual. You don’t need to follow a particular tradition—just come as you are.

100+retreats attended
10 yearsguiding retreats
1,000+days in personal retreat
UKCPAccredited diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy

01 One-to-one sessions

Psychotherapy & integration

A focused series 4 or 6 sessions

Focused psychotherapy

Work with a specific issue, recurring pattern or life transition. I’ll work with you to understand what’s keeping you stuck and find a way forward.

€108/ 60-minute session

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Individual sessions

Preparation & integration

Support before or after a peak experience. Prepare thoughtfully, make sense of what emerged, and find ways to bring it into everyday life.

€108/ 60-minute session

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“Because the world needs more people who’ve dared to crack open their hearts.”
Jen Why I do this work

02 One-to-one practice

Meditation guidance

If you’re new to meditation, I can help you build a practice from the ground up. If you already practise, I can work with you on the questions that arise as you go deeper.

My guidance draws on long-term Vajrayana and Dzogchen practice. You don’t need a Buddhist background or a particular belief system.

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“Meditation can be like putting a hammock inside yourself and just resting there.”
Jen On meditation

03 Bespoke

Private transformational experiences

I work alongside another experienced therapist to guide your private inner journey. At home in Andalucía, or with time to settle into a private retreat.

7 hours Andalucía residents

At home

My co-therapist and I stay with you for a seven-hour transformational experience at home. Preparation and integration happen online, around the experience.

A trusted person stays with you afterwards, through the evening and overnight.

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3–5 days Andalucía

A private retreat

Step away for a transformational experience within a private retreat, guided by me and my co-therapist. Preparation and integration take place on site.

3 days / 2 nights at a hired venue. Longer retreats by arrangement.

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For individuals, couples & small groups of up to four

I’ll talk you through suitability and the full programme before booking.

04 Group transformational retreats

Join a group retreat.

Join me and fellow guides in Spain for an expertly held group retreat. A little cosmic curiosity, with both feet firmly on the ground.

Upcoming dates

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Warm wooden retreat room at Tierra Cósmica

Core retreat

Málaga 5 days

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Green hills and Mediterranean plants at Tierra Cósmica

Core retreat

Málaga 5 days

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Sunlit garden terrace at Tierra Cósmica

Returners retreat

Málaga 5 days

For previous participants

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Prayer flags and mountain views at Khandro Ling

Mountain retreat

Almería 7 nights

Meditation & time in nature

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Fresh fruit served at Tierra Cósmica

Core retreat

Málaga 5 days

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A few practical questions

A little more
before you begin

Where can I read more about group retreats?

I can send you the programme guide, with details of the retreats, preparation, integration and practical arrangements.

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Where can I read more about bespoke experiences?

I can send you the bespoke guide, with details of both formats, fees, preparation, integration and practical arrangements.

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Not sure where to begin?

Tell me a little about what’s bringing you here. I can help you find a way of working together that makes sense for you. You don’t need to choose before getting in touch.

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What is your professional training?

I trained at CCPE in London, completing a UKCP-accredited diploma in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy.

Alongside this, I’ve spent 20 years in intensive study and practice under the guidance of a Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen master, including extended periods of solitary retreat.

My development is ongoing, through continuing professional development, workshops and retreats across a broad range of therapeutic and contemplative approaches.

Your guide to the universe within

Where to next?

Ten years guiding inner journeys. Let’s talk about yours.