Counsellor profile
Tara Hale, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 7 years of experience
Integrative counsellor for relationship and life issues
Continue with TaraAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (378035)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Tara supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Tara
BACP. 7 years' experience. Tara Hale works with people on relationship difficulties, grief, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, addictions, family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep trouble, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, infidelity and midlife concerns.
Tara describes herself as an integrative counsellor. She uses several approaches including client-centred work, psychodynamic thinking, existential ideas and solution-focused methods. Sessions can be short-term or longer, and she offers packages such as 4, 6, 8 or 12 session blocks when a goal-oriented plan is wanted.
She pays attention to the mind-body link and how stress can show up as aches, poor sleep or changes in behaviour. In conversation she will look at how those patterns affect daily life and practical ways to reduce the cycle of stress.
Appointments normally start at 9am with some later slots available at 7pm or 8pm. Tara says progress is reviewed periodically and plans can be adjusted or extended if more sessions are needed.
Tara is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, often shortened to BACP, and works within that organisation's code of ethics. Sessions are offered in English and she practises from the United Kingdom.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and works alongside the client to clarify feelings and priorities, which can help with self-esteem, relationship problems and stress.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time, including attachment and abandonment issues. It examines how past experiences affect current behaviour and can be useful for people wanting deeper understanding of recurring relationship or emotional difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tara will discuss different ways of working and agree a route based on needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving and day-to-day life. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and avoids travel time, which can help maintain regular attendance.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, grief, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and many life changes listed on her profile.
How would she describe her counselling style?
She uses an integrative approach combining client-centred, psychodynamic, existential and solution-focused methods depending on what fits.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional counselling experience.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Session times usually start at 9am with some later slots at 7pm or 8pm; cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin an initial session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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