Tara Massie

Tara Massie is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and depression. Tara also supports those coping with grief and major life changes. She uses straightforward talk and attentive listening to help people find clearer direction and more day-to-day enjoyment in life.

With seven years of experience, Tara tailors sessions to each person's needs. She aims to create a calm, respectful space and adapts the pace to suit how someone prefers to work. Conversations can cover longstanding issues like childhood trauma as well as recent shocks and losses.

Tara places emphasis on helping people reconnect with their sense of purpose. That might include exploring values, practical routines and small steps to rebuild confidence. She also offers time to simply listen when someone needs to be heard without judgment.

She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. Tara practises in the United Kingdom and conducts work in English. Her approach is gentle, direct and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.

For people unsure how to begin, Tara suggests trying a short block of sessions to see if the working style fits. She encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Person‑centred care online and what it involves

Tara uses a person‑centred, or client‑centred, approach which puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. That means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps clients make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and grief where making sense of feelings and being understood are important.

The focus is on building a working relationship that feels safe and respectful. Tara will work with you to decide what matters most and will adapt the pace and topics as you go. Together you will agree on goals and practical next steps rather than following a fixed programme.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, childcare or other daily demands and avoiding travel time. Some people prefer shorter check‑ins or audio calls when they do not want to use video, while others find video helps them feel more connected; confirm the available formats before booking. The therapist will help identify which arrangement best suits your needs, goals and day‑to‑day routine, so sessions can be made to fit your life rather than the other way round.