- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Compassion fatigue
About Tara
Tara Hale is a counsellor with seven years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She helps with relationship troubles, parenting strain, addictions, sleep problems and the impact of trauma and abuse. Tara also works with issues such as anger, self‑esteem, career worries and major life changes.
She favours a straightforward, person‑centred style. Sessions aim to be a calm space to talk, be heard and work out what matters most.
Background and approach
Tara pays attention to how the body and mind affect each other, and notices when stress shows up as pain or sleepless nights. Her practice draws on several approaches that suit different needs. That can mean gentle exploration of past patterns, focusing on present goals, or looking at meaning and values.
She also adapts to shorter, structured plans when people want clear steps and checks progress as therapy continues. Tara is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. She offers a mix of short packages and longer work, with session times that start at 9am and finish some evenings.
People who want a practical, listening approach find it useful when dealing with parenting pressures, relationship strain or ongoing stress. Conversations can include exploring boundaries, attachment and care‑related exhaustion, or tackling issues around guilt and shame.
If someone prefers a defined block of sessions, Tara provides options of 4, 6, 8 or 12 sessions, and she reviews progress together to decide on next steps.
What Tara works with
Everything Tara lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tara helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's 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.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client‑centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what’s said and helps clarify feelings and needs, which is useful for concerns like low self‑esteem, parenting stress and relationship strain.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and how early experiences influence current behaviour. This approach can help when people notice repeating relationship problems, attachment worries or deep seated emotional responses.
Solution‑focused therapy is goal oriented and practical. It concentrates on small steps, coping strategies and measurable change, which many people find helpful for stress, sleep issues and short‑term parenting challenges.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk about options and tailor the work to the person’s goals and preferences. Sessions can shift between exploratory and goal‑led work as needs change.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls recreate a face‑to‑face feel for deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check‑ins and text messaging fits short updates or low‑intensity support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Tara
What problems can Tara help with?
Tara works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, trauma and sleep problems. She also supports people facing parenting strain, career crossroads and life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a person‑centred way of working that focuses on listening and understanding. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution‑focused techniques when exploring past patterns or setting practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Tara has seven years of professional counselling experience. During that time she has worked with issues such as compassion fatigue, attachment concerns, codependency and midlife questions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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