Tara Hale, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tara is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.0 stars: Clients are very satisfied with Tara. View 9 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

Recent reviews

Tara was both kind and insightful and really took the time to understand my particular situation. She tailored her approach to what works best for me and offered a variety of perspectives which I hadn’t heard from other therapists. I worked with her on a short term basis and took a lot away from the sessions. Would recommend to anyone in need of support!

Tara is amazing, she really took the time to understand me, and to being to help me. She is really supportive and always has lots of resources to help explain and explore issues. She always takes the time to respond fully to any messages sent and during the session she really makes you feel heard and understood. I couldn’t recommend her enough.

More about Tara

6 years' experience
Female
BACP

Hello, and thank you for viewing my profile.

My name is Tara and I am qualified integrative counsellor in the UK with 6.5 years of professional work experience. I have worked with clients on various issues ranging from stress, anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, abandonment, relationship/parental challenges, grief, loss, addiction, self-worth, self esteem, and boundaries.

During sessions I aim to provide a safe a confidential space, where you can feel heard, seen, accepted and understood.

Each person is unique and we all experience life in different ways, therefore I work with clients using various modalities in therapy (i.e. humanistic, transpersonal/spiritual, person centred, psychodynamic, creative, and others), in order to work with you in the best way possible. I will also work in a more goal orientated way if this is better suited.

I also have an interest and background in reflexology, massage, energy/chakra/meridians philosophies and kinesiology, all which can show us how our mental stress and state can affect our body and how this manifests throughout our lives.

I offer short term counselling of 4, 6, 8, or 12 sessions.

We can talk about this prior to your sessions starting. At times we can review how therapy is progressing for you and see if any adjustments are needed. If further sessions are needed then this is available also.

I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), bound by their code of ethics, which means I will work within my professional competency.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Existential Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

BACP · United Kingdom · 378035 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.: Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Tara Hale

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.0

9 reviews

Clients mention: Great Recommend Support Helped Amazing Comfortable Easy Insightful Understand Understanding

Very kind and capable! I feel very comfortable speaking to Tara and I trust her guidance

Tara has been such a massive help in my healing journey and I always look forward our session. She is understanding, caring, offers great advice and all with such a good sense of humour. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for therapist who is easy to talk to.

Tara has a unique gift for connecting with others. Her warmth, support, wisdom, insightful questions, and ability to sense and tease out hidden dynamics, pain points, and limiting beliefs have helped me effectively confront and gain clarity around long-term struggles. I cannot thank Tara enough and recommend her without reservation!

Tara is great and very helpful!

I've only been speaking with Tara for a few weeks but I'm already really glad of her support. She's extremely attentive, checking in throughout the week. We tackle things light heartedly and I look forward to my sessions each week.

Tara has been great, she's warm, empathetic and understanding. I felt comfortable speaking with her very quickly and she helped me a great deal, even with my really vague idea of what I wanted to get out of the sessions.

Tara has been the most amazing therapist. She’s listens attentively, she is so open and easy to talk to, she acknowledges all my concerns and challenges and she’s helped me to overcome so many things over the past three months. I’m so grateful for her help and support, she’s just fantastic.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Hale offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tara Hale works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tara Hale speak?

Tara Hale speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tara Hale have?

Tara Hale has 6 years of experience.

Where is Tara Hale licensed to practice?

Tara Hale is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Tara Hale accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Tara Hale does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tara Hale offer?

Tara Hale offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tara Hale?

Tara Hale can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tara Hale?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.