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Entry 176275United Kingdom

Kay Tarry

Kay Tarry, NCPS

United Kingdom 10 years in practice

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Counsellor - trauma and life changes

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  • Trauma and abuse
  • ACT and CBT
  • Pluralistic approach

About Kay

Counsellor (NCPS), 10 years' experience. Kay Tarry helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and life changes. She also supports those facing relationship and career difficulties, stress, anger and a range of other concerns listed below.

Kay listens, asks questions and offers gentle challenges to help people clarify goals. She works with clients to put the past to rest and make practical changes in day-to-day life. Sessions are described as collaborative and tailored to the person rather than one-size-fits-all.

Her background focuses on supporting people who have experienced abuse, neglect, bullying or other traumatic events. Kay has ten years' experience working with these issues and with people who struggle with low confidence and anxiety. She also attends to matters such as grief, career strain and caregiving stress.

Kay practises from a pluralistic framework. That means she blends approaches to suit what each person brings and the goals they set together. Techniques may draw on acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, client-centred conversation, cognitive behavioural tools and skills from dialectical behaviour work.

In sessions Kay encourages people to use their own knowledge and strengths alongside therapeutic techniques. She supports development of coping skills, clearer communication and practical steps for change. The work aims to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

People interested in starting are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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How Kay uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand how they relate to others and work on building more secure ways of connecting and communicating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try different methods until they find what fits. That process is collaborative and based on the client's needs, priorities and preferences.

The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel by removing commute time. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions where being on camera is optional to suit energy levels and bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to make therapy easier to fit into everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Kay supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression and a range of relationship and life-change concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a pluralistic, client-centred style that blends different approaches to match the person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years' experience working with people affected by trauma, low confidence and anxiety, among other issues.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is registered as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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