- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Life changes
About Tamsyn
Tamsyn Spear is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low mood, parenting challenges, grief, addictions and life changes. Tamsyn also helps with issues such as self-esteem, motivation, anger and compassion fatigue.
She has worked in voluntary services, NHS settings and local council roles. That background includes work with adults, young people and children, plus supporting parents and carers with practical and emotional challenges. Her practice draws on a mix of therapeutic approaches rather than a single method.
Tamsyn describes her main aim as working collaboratively with clients. In sessions she focuses on what the person wants to change and on practical steps to get there. She uses person-centred ideas to keep the relationship non-judgemental and respectful while clients talk through their concerns.
Her approach also draws on Transactional Analysis and Gestalt, and she brings in brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness techniques and systemic family practice when useful. Attachment ideas and creative therapies are used to explore patterns and emotions that matter to clients.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversations about goals, options and next steps. The work tends to emphasise practical coping, clearer communication and identifying what matters next. To begin, the usual route is to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Person-Centred counselling focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. Online sessions use that same plain listening to help people talk honestly about what feels stuck and what they want to change. This approach is useful for addressing issues like low mood, self-esteem and coping with life transitions.Transactional Analysis looks at patterns in how people relate and communicate. Online conversations can map those patterns and highlight where different choices might help, for example in communication or blended family issues. Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers practical steps to test new behaviours and thoughts, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed online.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods suit the person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and techniques over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes shorter check-ins possible and avoids travel time. Ask about the session styles offered when you schedule the first appointment so practical arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low mood, grief, addictions and life changes, among other concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She works collaboratively, using person-centred listening alongside techniques drawn from Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and brief CBT to clarify goals and practical next steps.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 11 years' experience in counselling roles across voluntary services, the NHS and local council work, including work with children, young people and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select 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 crisis numbers.