- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Parenting support
About Tamsyn
Tamsyn Spear is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience in counselling and related therapeutic roles. She has worked across the voluntary sector, the NHS, and local council services supporting a wide range of needs. Tamsyn works with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship and family difficulties, and she also supports people dealing with bereavement, trauma, addiction and parenting challenges.
Tamsyn describes herself as an integrative counsellor. She draws on Person-Centred ideas, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt in her work. She also uses mindfulness techniques, brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, attachment theory, systemic family practice and creative approaches as needed.
In sessions she aims to build a non-judgemental working relationship and to work together on the changes a person wants to make. Conversations often cover coping with life transitions, building self-esteem and confidence, and practical ways to manage stress and anxiety.
She has substantial experience supporting parents and carers with challenges that arise from parenting and caring roles, and has worked with children and young people in earlier roles. Her background includes therapy supervision and roles in child and adolescent mental health services.
Tamsyn uses a collaborative approach to plan practical steps and to review progress. If someone is considering counselling she asks them to think about what they want to change and what a useful first session would look like. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
She draws together a few evidence-based approaches so sessions can focus on what helps most. Person-Centred work means conversations centre on the person and their priorities, helping them feel heard and clearer about what they want to change. Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and offers simple strategies to reduce stress and low mood. Attachment-informed thinking examines how early relationships influence present reactions and can help with issues like codependency and relationship difficulties.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client’s goals, preferences and practical needs. That way each person and their situation guide which techniques are used, and the plan is reviewed as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around study, shifts or busy days, and making it easier to keep appointments without travel. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions helpful for regular check-ins, short skills work or ongoing therapy that fits into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, addiction and parenting challenges, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an integrative approach drawing on Person-Centred work, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt, plus mindfulness and brief CBT techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in counselling and related roles across the voluntary sector, the NHS and local council services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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