Tara Hale , BACP

Tara Hale is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing relationship difficulties, grief, stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports those struggling with addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, sleep problems and low self-esteem. Tara has seven years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

Tara uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions aim to make clients feel seen and listened to without judgement. She pays attention to how stress shows up in the body as well as the mind and will explore those links with you.

Her approach draws on several therapeutic ways of working to meet different needs. She offers client-centred space for people who want to talk things through and be heard. She can take a more goal-focused route when someone wants short-term, practical change.

Tara also brings psychodynamic ideas into sessions to look at patterns and early influences that still affect your choices today. Existential ideas are used when people want to look at meaning, values and life direction. The mix is adapted to each person rather than a fixed formula.

Short-term options are available in blocks of 4, 6, 8 or 12 sessions, and longer work can be arranged if helpful. Session times start at 9am with some later evening appointments, and Tara reviews progress with clients so the plan can change when needed.

Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering a warm, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and feels heard. It helps when someone needs to understand their feelings and gain clarity without pressure.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-directed. It looks for small, realistic steps and strengths you already have, which can suit people wanting faster, practical changes in areas like stress, sleep or relationship patterns.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores recurring patterns and early influences that shape current behaviour and relationships. It can help when someone notices repeated difficulties they want to understand at a deeper level.

Tara works collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. She will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the mix of methods over time so it fits the client's needs.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, short exchanges or people who prefer typing. These options make arranging sessions easier around work, caregiving or busy days.