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Tara Massie

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Tara Massie

BACP

BACP counsellor - life purpose and change

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Experience
7 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss

About Tara

Tara Massie is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Tara also helps those coping with major life changes and loss of motivation.

Tara uses a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on the person rather than on techniques. She listens and follows each client's pace while helping them clarify what matters most.

She has supported people dealing with trauma from childhood and more recent events. Additional areas she addresses include abandonment, ageing and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and co-morbidity.

Tara also works with communication problems, control issues, the effects of domestic violence, family tensions, and questions of guilt, shame and forgiveness. She offers assistance to those affected by HIV / AIDS and to people coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

Her practice approach is straightforward. Conversations are led by what the person brings. Together they identify practical next steps, coping strategies and ways to rebuild confidence and purpose in everyday life.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 383963

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How a client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on hearing the person and following their lead. The therapist offers acceptance and reflective listening so people can clarify their feelings and priorities. This approach suits issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and questions about life purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tara will collaborate with each client to decide which ways of working help most. She assesses needs, goals and preferences together with the client and adjusts the sessions as they go.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online meetings can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around work or to avoid needing to be on camera every session. The biography did not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they suit your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Tara supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues and depression. She also addresses coping with major life changes and loss of motivation.

How does she approach feeling stuck?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows the client's pace and priorities. Sessions focus on the person's goals and practical steps rather than prescriptive techniques.

What is her background and experience?

Tara has seven years of counselling experience in the UK and has worked with trauma, long-term illness and caregiving stress among other issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English but she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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