Tara Massie, BACP

Tara Massie is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through difficult life moments. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Her manner is warm and respectful and she aims to help people find more meaning and enjoyment in everyday life.

Tara tailors conversations to each person. She listens first, then works with clients to agree simple, practical steps they can try between sessions. Her way of working is calm and direct, helping people talk about what matters and notice small changes over time.

She has seven years of professional experience in counselling and is regulated by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, known as BACP. That registration is included in her profile as a record of professional membership.

Tara also supports people dealing with more specific challenges such as abandonment, ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and issues that co-occur with other conditions. She can help with relationship and communication problems, control issues, guilt, shame and forgiveness.

Sessions begin with an open conversation to identify immediate concerns and priorities. Tara encourages committing to a short series of sessions to see how therapy helps, and she works collaboratively on a plan that fits each person’s goals and life circumstances.

Client-centred practice and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy, sometimes called person-centred therapy, emphasises listening and empathy. The counsellor offers acceptance and understanding so people can explore feelings and find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, grief and struggling to cope with life changes.

Tara uses a conversational, non-directive style in which the client’s priorities shape the work. She aims to make decisions about approach and next steps together so people feel involved and understood. Finding the right way of working is part of the process and she will adapt things to fit each person’s goals and preferences.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and keep continuity when life is unpredictable. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule or conversations without being on camera if that feels better. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver meaningful, practical support this way, and Tara will discuss what arrangement works best for you before starting.