Tamsyn Spear, BACP
Tamsyn Spear is a counsellor with more than 11 years of therapeutic experience in the UK.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +11 more
About Tamsyn
Tamsyn Spear is a counsellor with more than 11 years of therapeutic experience in the UK. She offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk about difficult feelings and begin to think about change. Her approach aims to help people feel heard and supported when life feels overwhelming.
She has worked across the voluntary sector and the NHS, and earlier spent several years offering therapeutic support through local council services.
Background and approach
That background means she is used to helping people who are facing complex situations and practical pressures. Tamsyn works with adults, young people and children, and she also supports parents and carers who are finding parenting or caring responsibilities challenging. She commonly helps with stress, anxiety and low mood, and supports people dealing with loss, trauma, relationship and family problems.
Her practice draws on person-centred listening alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses simple mindfulness skills, brief cognitive-behavioural approaches and ideas from attachment and family systems when these suit a client's needs. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small practical steps they can try between meetings.
Tamsyn aims to keep things inclusive and non-judgemental. She works collaboratively, helping clients decide what change looks like and supporting them as they move towards it. People who want to start are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and book sessions that fit their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 377116 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Tamsyn works with
Everything Tamsyn lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Brief cognitive-behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to build small, practical steps that reduce anxiety and lift mood. Mindfulness exercises are also offered to help manage stress and increase present-moment focus.
Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through options, check what feels most relevant to the person’s goals, and adapt methods as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps match techniques to each person’s situation and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls suit longer sessions where visual contact matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a straightforward check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief, regular contact or reflection between meetings. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of working without travelling.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Tamsyn supports people with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression. She also helps with relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, addictions and self-esteem.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
She works in a collaborative, person-centred way that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions include reflective conversation and simple skills to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
She has over 11 years of experience working in the UK across the voluntary sector and the NHS, plus earlier local council roles supporting a wide range of needs.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are provided online?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions to fit your availability.
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