- Focus on self-compassion
- Practical conversational style
- Trauma-aware approach
About Tammy
Tammy Payne is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and panic attacks. She also supports those struggling with relationship difficulties, trauma and low self-esteem. Her approach focuses on building self-compassion and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She trained in the United Kingdom and has seven years of professional experience, plus two years of training with charities such as Mind and Kinergy, where she specialised in work with survivors of sexual abuse. That background informs how she stays attentive to safety and pace when trauma is part of the picture.
Tammy centres sessions on what each person brings. She aims to be patient as trust grows and is ready to offer gentle challenge when it will help. Conversations are practical and grounded, helping people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour and try different ways of responding.
Her work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Existential Therapy, using these ideas to shape how she listens and reflects. Tammy pays attention to how relationships and personal meaning affect mental health, and she guides people to make changes that fit their lives.
Sessions are conversational and paced to the client. Tammy supports exploring difficult memories, reducing panic symptoms, and rebuilding self-worth. She aims to empower people to take steps towards a calmer, more manageable life.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape feelings and behaviour. It helps when anxiety or panic links to fears around trust, closeness or being let down. Client-Centred Therapy offers a non-directive, respectful space where the person leads the pace and topic, which suits people who need empathy and acceptance as they work through difficult feelings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together rather than a fixed decision at the start. Tammy will explore a client’s goals, needs and preferences and adapt her way of working in collaboration with them. That means trying out ideas and adjusting the balance between gentle challenge and supportive listening as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping meetings consistent across changes in routine. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep appointments around childcare or work breaks. Because session formats were not specified in the original biography, please confirm the current options before booking so you know whether video, phone or another arrangement is available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tammy commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, as well as relationship issues, trauma and low self-esteem.
What is Tammy's therapeutic style?
Her style is patient and conversational, centred on building self-compassion while gently challenging unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Tammy has seven years of professional experience plus two years of training with charities including Mind and Kinergy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tammy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability.