Tara Massie

Tara Massie practises client-centred therapy to help people through stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She offers a calm, listening-based approach so clients can explore what matters to them and find practical ways to cope. Tara holds BACP registration, and brings seven years of counselling experience in the UK.

Her sessions focus on listening first and then tailoring conversations to each person. She helps with low mood, loss of motivation, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Tara also supports people dealing with grief and bereavement and with the emotional effects of illness and caregiving.

Clients may bring past or recent trauma into sessions, and she works at the client’s pace to process those experiences. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, ageing concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain or long-term illness, and the stresses that come from caring for others.

Tara is regulated by the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists - BACP. She practises from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. She does not take international clients who fall outside the UK regulatory context.

To begin, a person chooses the Start Therapy button and completes a short matching questionnaire. Sessions are scheduled according to her availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Tara encourages people to commit to at least four sessions to get a useful sense of progress.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Tara practises client-centred therapy, which centres on listening and responding to what the client brings. This approach focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a space where they can talk through feelings such as grief, anxiety or changes in self-worth. It is useful when someone needs understanding, reflection and a steady presence rather than directive advice.

That collaborative tone means the therapist and client decide together how to proceed. Tara will help identify helpful ways of working based on the person’s goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adapts sessions as needs change rather than sticking to a fixed plan.

Practical benefits of online work often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and being able to attend from a familiar setting. Online work can make shorter check-ins or evening appointments easier to arrange and can reduce travel time. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking, so clients know what to expect. Overall, online arrangements can help people keep continuity of care and bring therapeutic conversations into everyday life.