My work sits at the intersection of people, place and transition, informed by experience across housing, health, wellbeing and strategic planning. Through this website, I work with individuals and organisations navigating change in thoughtful and practical ways.
A background in people, place and change
I previously worked in strategic planning with local government and place-based partnerships. My focus was often on how housing fits within broader systems of care, health and community, requiring sensitivity to governance, accountability and long-term impact.
Before that, I co-founded a small estate agency with the aim of delivering a service that was both professional and human. We focused on customer service standards, partnered with a local homelessness charity, and influenced wider sectoral change.
Over the years, I’ve studied and worked across different disciplines, including urban planning, consultancy, media and cultural history. The thread that connects them is a focus on people, place and change.
Why this work matters
Part of what I offer is particularly inspired by my step-mum Carol who passed away in May 2024, aged 78. She had long thought about moving home but the right support didn’t come in time. She had osteoporosis, and after a fall, went into care. Her story strengthens my belief that timely, compassionate and professional guidance and support can make a real difference.
It’s also informed by my own experience. After my daughter Maeve was born in November 2021, I developed a spinal compression fracture due to Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis, a little-known condition that often goes undiagnosed. Navigating becoming a mum alongside recovery and the healthcare system changed how I live and work, and deepened my interest in support that is both practical and human. I’m now a trustee of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis UK, helping with raising awareness and peer support.
Who I work with
I work with individuals and organisations navigating periods of change.
With individuals, this may include group yoga and wellbeing sessions, one-to-one reflective or practical support around life shifts or moving home, or personal story writing during times of transition.
With organisations, I work across strategy, facilitation and delivery, including direct work with residents or service users in settings such as care homes, extra care housing and community-based services.
Looking ahead
At its core, this work is about making change feel possible while supporting wellbeing, either directly or through strategic work.
Tessa Spring 