Tara Massie , BACP

Tara Massie is a person-centred counsellor who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She works with people facing depression and those coping with life changes. Tara draws on seven years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Tara keeps sessions simple and direct. She listens first and follows each person’s pace. Conversations are adapted to what the client brings and to practical goals they want to reach. Many people come for help with loss, motivation, or feelings of emptiness, and she supports them to find small, everyday steps forward.

Her additional areas of focus include issues such as abandonment, ageing concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, serious illness or cancer, chronic pain and disability, caregiver stress, communication problems, and managing guilt or shame. She also offers support for those affected by domestic violence, family problems, HIV/AIDS and other complex life stressors.

Tara aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can talk things through and work out what matters to them. She encourages trying a short series of sessions to see meaningful change. The approach is collaborative and practical, with the client’s priorities guiding each meeting.

Sessions are available in English and are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Tara works from the United Kingdom and does not take international clients at this time.

Person-centred care online and practical therapy options

Tara works primarily using person-centred counselling. This approach focuses on the person rather than on labels. It involves attentive listening, honest reflection and helping people uncover their own solutions to stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.

Her way of working is collaborative. She will help the client and therapist decide which methods fit best for the client’s goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for more in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or flexible contact during busy days. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, and they allow people across the United Kingdom to access support without travel.