Tara Massie, BACP
Tara Massie is a person-centred counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression.
About Tara
Tara Massie is a person-centred counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a conversational, respectful style to help people talk through what matters most to them. Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that feel manageable day to day.
Tara has seven years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP.
Background and approach
She has supported people coping with both recent and childhood trauma, and with the knock-on effects of illness, caregiving and bereavement. In practice she listens first and follows the client's lead. That means conversations are tailored to each person's concerns rather than using a set script.
Clients can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about difficult feelings and confusing situations. Her work often focuses on rebuilding confidence and motivation. She helps people identify small steps for change, practise new ways of handling stress, and find ways to reconnect with purpose and everyday pleasure.
Trauma, chronic health issues and family-related problems are also part of her experience. Tara offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. People who want to begin can follow the site's matching process to find a suitable session time and format.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383963 | February 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 Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tara lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
In session the counsellor offers steady, empathetic listening and mirrors back what she hears so you can see patterns and options more clearly. That lets you try out new ways of thinking and small practical steps for change while feeling supported. Choosing the right way of working is a joint process; the counsellor will discuss options with you and adapt the approach to match your needs and goals.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation and suit longer sessions. Phone sessions work well if you prefer not to be on camera or need a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging can fit shorter reflections or people who find typing easier. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, caregiving or other commitments and to keep continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What sorts of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Other focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, trauma and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She follows a Client-Centred Therapy approach, which means she listens closely and shapes sessions around the client's priorities. The style is conversational and supportive rather than prescriptive.
What is her experience?
She has seven years of professional counselling experience. That work has included supporting people with both recent and childhood trauma and with health-related challenges.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use and how do costs work?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and the subscription used, and the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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