- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Practical coping
About Tara
Tara works with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns and parenting strains. She also helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. Her practice pays attention to attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and communication problems.
Sessions focus on what matters to each person. Tara tailors the plan to the individual's needs, moving at a practical pace. She uses plain language and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-based ideas and a client-centred style. That mix is used to address thoughts, feelings and relationships in ways that are concrete and usable in daily life.
Tara aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She encourages people who are worried or unsure to take a small first step and see whether the working relationship feels right for them.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based action. It is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour and testing practical strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tara will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then trial methods together. The therapeutic plan is adjusted over time so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a therapist while managing other obligations, and sessions can be scheduled to suit daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What sort of problems does Tara help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, plus parenting and life changes. Additional focuses include trauma and abuse, addictions, caregiver strain and attachment issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Tara uses a gentle, practical style that focuses on small, achievable steps. Sessions are collaborative and use everyday language to talk about feelings and behaviours.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of counselling experience and 16 years as a school teacher in Queensland, and she also draws on lived experience of mental illness, trauma and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Accredited Social Worker with the AASW and practises in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live overseas or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tara?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.