- Person-centred approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Tara
Tara Massie offers person-centred counselling that focuses on each person’s needs. She builds sessions around respectful, sensitive listening and practical conversation. Her approach aims to help people feel understood and find small, steady steps toward change.
Tara works with stress, anxiety and depression, and she helps people who are coping with grief and life changes. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, loss of motivation, and the ongoing effects of trauma. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is included among the issues she may address.
Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where the conversation is guided by what matters most to them. Tara tailors the pace and topics to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions often involve talking through feelings, identifying small changes, and finding practical ways to manage difficult moments.
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, shown as BACP, and has seven years of counselling experience. Tara works from her home practice in the United Kingdom and offers weekday and some weekend appointment times.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Subscription-based sessions are used and can be cancelled at any time according to the service terms.
How person-centred counselling works online
Tara practises person-centred therapy, which centres on listening and responding to what each person brings. The therapist follows the person's concerns and supports them to make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, grief and shifts in motivation.The right approach often emerges through discussion. Tara works collaboratively to identify which ways of working suit a person's goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the focus or pace as needed so the sessions stay relevant and practical.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins easier to schedule around work or family commitments. The profile does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make talking about difficult experiences more manageable for some people and helps keep ongoing support within everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tara commonly help with?
Tara supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem struggles. She also works with issues like coping with life changes and aftermaths of trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is person-centred, meaning sessions are led by the individual's concerns and pace. Conversations focus on listening, understanding and practical steps the person wants to try.
How much counselling experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counselling experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What qualification does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people subject to English law.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start counselling?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.