Tara Massie

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Self esteem

About Tara

Tara Massie works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, low self‑esteem, depression and coping with life changes using a person‑centred approach. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has seven years' experience in counselling.

Tara offers straightforward talking therapy that focuses on the person rather than labels. Sessions are used to talk through current problems, past hurts and changes that have left someone feeling low or lacking motivation. She aims to listen, reflect and help people notice options they may not have seen. Practical coping strategies may be discussed alongside conversational work.

Her work has included supporting people with grief and loss and with long‑term feelings of sadness or low confidence. She has experience of helping people affected by trauma, whether from childhood or more recent events. Other areas she has helped with include chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication problems and issues linked to ageing.

Tara also works with concerns such as abandonment, guilt and shame, family problems, domestic violence, cancer and HIV/AIDS. Her client‑centred approach shapes how she responds to each person rather than following a fixed programme.

Sessions are arranged around the client and she can discuss weekday or evening appointments. She practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location and she uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How client‑centred work translates to remote sessions

Client‑centred therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens actively, reflects back what is said and follows the person's pace. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and grief because it gives people space to make sense of their feelings.

Person‑centred conversations can help with coping and decision making. The counsellor may also discuss practical coping strategies alongside reflective talking, which can suit people dealing with life changes, chronic illness or caregiver stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will help identify what feels most helpful based on the person's needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust how sessions are carried out as the work progresses.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow quicker access to appointments. Phone sessions may be useful when a shorter check‑in is needed, while video sessions allow face‑to‑face conversation when that is preferred. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help choose the best format.

Topics Tara lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Domestic violence
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Tara

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and she uses person‑centred counselling to talk through those difficulties.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers person‑centred therapy, which focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions rather than following a rigid programme.

What experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience in counselling, working with issues such as grief, depression and trauma.

Is she affiliated with a professional body in the UK?

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

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

Begin by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.