Tara Massie , BACP

Tara Massie is a person-centered therapist based in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional counselling experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, loss of motivation, and both childhood and more recent trauma. Tara emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, shaping conversations and treatment plans to match each client's individual needs and pace.

Her practice extends to a wide range of concerns including abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, communication problems, control issues, responses to disaster, domestic violence, family difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and HIV/AIDS. Tara focuses on helping clients rebuild confidence, recover a sense of purpose, and find more enjoyment in everyday life.

She is regulated by the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - the UK professional organisation that sets standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. Therapy is offered in English. Tara recommends committing to a short course of sessions, often around four, as a way to assess whether counselling feels helpful. She is not currently accepting new clients and does not work with international clients.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the therapeutic process. The therapist offers empathic listening, genuine acceptance, and non-judgmental support, helping clients explore their feelings and values and build self-understanding. This approach can be especially helpful for people managing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and recovery from trauma.

Tara approaches change as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the approach over time so it fits the client's needs, preferences, and pace. Decisions about techniques and focus are made together rather than imposed.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access regular support without traveling. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or health commitments. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt client-centered methods effectively across these online formats to support meaningful progress.