- Client-centred approach
- Practical short courses
- BACP member
About Tara
Tara Hale is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, stress and addiction. She has a focus on codependency, attachment and caregiver issues and helps with problems such as sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Tara presents herself as approachable and practical in sessions.
With seven years of professional experience, Tara uses a blend of therapeutic approaches to suit each person. She draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas, and uses solution-focused work when clearer goals help. She pays attention to how stress affects both mind and body, and will talk about how physical symptoms and sleep problems can link with emotional strain.
Tara offers both short and longer-term counselling, with short courses usually set at 4, 6, 8 or 12 sessions. Session times begin at 9am with some later slots around 7pm or 8pm, and these arrangements can be discussed before starting. She periodically reviews progress with clients and will adjust the plan if needed.
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. That membership means she works within the BACP code of ethics and stays within her professional competency.
Tara aims to make sessions a place where someone feels seen and heard. She is willing to include creative and transpersonal elements when they suit the person, and prefers a collaborative style that balances listening with practical steps.
How Tara’s approaches translate to online work
Tara uses client-centred therapy and psychodynamic ideas in her practice. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting to help someone feel understood and find their own answers; it can help with low self-esteem, relationship worries and grief. Psychodynamic-informed work looks at patterns from past relationships and early attachments that influence current behaviour and feelings; this can be useful for codependency, abandonment issues and repeating relationship problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Tara works together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She may start with listening and practical steps, then add deeper exploration if that seems helpful.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online or remote options are not detailed here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule around work or childcare. Online work also makes shorter check-ins or goal-focused sessions easier to arrange when needed. Discussing practical arrangements and session length can help match therapy to everyday routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tara work with?
She supports people with relationship problems, grief, anxiety, depression, stress and addiction. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress and intimacy-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing listening with goal-focused work when helpful. She often combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counselling experience working in the UK. That experience covers a wide range of concerns including trauma, shame, addiction and family problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Her membership means she works to the BACP code of ethics.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees are linked to the chosen location and scheduling.
How do I get started with Tara?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to her availability. You can discuss session timing and length before your first appointment.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.