- Client-centred approach
- Focus on anxiety
- BACP registered
About Tara
Tara Massie uses a client-centred approach to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She is introduced here as a calm, respectful counsellor who listens and adapts to each person. Tara holds BACP, which denotes registration with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Tara frames sessions around what matters most to the individual. She encourages people to talk through painful experiences and to notice small changes that make life feel easier. The emphasis is on understanding the person rather than applying a rigid set of techniques.
Her work covers anxiety, including panic-related concerns, depression, grief and struggles with motivation and confidence. She also supports people facing complex situations such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, bereavement and the emotional impact of cancer.
Tara has seven years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She aims to create a sensitive space where people can explore past and recent trauma at their own pace. Conversations lead to clearer choices and practical next steps.
Sessions are tailored to individual needs and paced according to what feels manageable. She offers a listening style that helps people reconnect with a sense of purpose and regain small joys in daily life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The practice uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary by location and availability.
How client-centred work adapts to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's lead to help them find their own solutions. This approach suits worries about anxiety, panic, grief and changes in self-worth because it makes space for whatever feels most urgent to the person.The therapist's role is to accept and reflect what the client brings, helping them feel understood and steady enough to try small changes. Over time the dialogue can reveal patterns and practical steps the client wants to take, such as breathing practices for acute anxiety or ways to rebuild motivation after loss. Choosing the right way of working is a shared process; the counsellor will discuss options and adjust the approach to match the client's needs and goals.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone attend from different locations as life requires, while the counsellor and client decide together how often and for how long to meet.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tara help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, panic-related worries, grief, low self-esteem and depression, along with life changes and loss of motivation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and adapting to each person's needs rather than following a fixed method.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of counselling experience working with people in the United Kingdom and has supported those affected by recent and past trauma.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment organised?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.