ThePurpleCounsellor
COUNSELLING in East Sussex, uk
Welcome, and thank you for visiting ThePurpleCounsellor.
I am a counsellor providing both short- and long-term therapy to adult individuals in East Sussex, UK.
Counsellor in East Sussex, UK
My name is Tara, I am qualified in Person-Centred Counselling and I am a registered member of BACP and I adhere to their ethical framework for good practice and guidelines for online counselling and psychotherapy. More information can be found on website.
I also work two days a week as a Registered Nurse. I am married with two adult sons and I am a Christian and attend a local charismatic church where I am a volunteer and an adult safeguarding lead. I am happy to incorporate prayer into our sessions if this is something you would like.
What is Person-Centred counselling?
The Person-Centred Approach fits my own philosophy as it has at its very core, an unshakable belief that all people are good. Person-Centred counselling believes that each and every person can, and will, become a more fully functioning person if given the correct conditions. The underpinning principles of the Person-Centred Approach are focused on the counsellor being honest, non-judgmental and fully accepting whilst being fully integrated in the relationship allowing the client to lead and set the pace. I aim to offer these conditions as best as I can during our sessions.
What is online counselling?
Online counselling is a way for you to engage in counselling using technology; I currently use telephone or video call using Zoom. You direct your counselling by selecting the method of communication you feel most comfortable with and we negotiate the time for me to contact you for a 50 minutes session.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Confidentiality and Security
The information shared with me is held in strict confidence and all information is password protected and electronically stored. In adherence with the BACP ethical code, I am obliged to break confidentiality if you were to disclose involvement in or knowledge of an act of terrorism, money laundering and drugs trafficking. In addition I have a duty to report instances of harm to self or to others and a legal obligation to report harm or abuse to a minor or vulnerable adults. In line with professional requirement, I attend clinical supervision twice a month, where any client information discussed will be kept anonymous.
At the end of our counselling agreement copies of our exchanges will be stored electronically and securely for a period of 5 years in accordance with suggestions from the BACP. If at any point during the counselling you were in need of emergency support, I may ask for your consent to contact your GP, or recommend alternative avenues of support other than online counselling. Signs of crisis may be feelings of wanting to end your own life or, harm to yourself or to others. In this case please consider contacting your local Accident and Emergency department at your nearest hospital and ask to speak to someone from the Crisis Team. If you feel you need immediate assistance you may consider contacting the Samaritans, they are available by telephone on 116 123.
My Request
Please ensure that you are in a safe confidential setting so that you won’t be interrupted or distracted by people or phones during the session.
“Tara Massie is my therapist and has been doing a great job with me.She is always on time with a listening ear and good counselling, helping me to detangle some of the trauma of my life. I would recommend her to anyone needing help . Thank you Tara, I am seeing things more clearly.”
Client
“I have now completed many therapy sessions with Tara and am delighted with her approach. I feel safe, supported and listened to. Tara interacts very effectively by asking questions; seeking clarity or more information; and contributes insights, observations and knowledge that I find most helpful. I look forward to our therapy sessions as I am learning so much about myself working in tandem with Tara.”
Client
“Tara has helped me so much. I’ve had so much therapy over the past ten years. This is the first time I’ve been listened to properly and helped. I’ve got a long way to go but each week I feel a bit closer.
Can’t thank Tara enough!”
Client
My location
I work from Lewes, East Sussex, and offer online counselling by telephone or by video call such as Zoom for clients across the UK and beyond. Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.
Fees & availability
An invoice will be sent to your email and must be paid 24 hours before the booked session. This is non-refundable. The fee is £40 for a weekday session and £50 for a weekend or after 7pm session. This is reviewed every April. Once payment has been received a Zoom link for the session will be sent.
If you would like to be considered for concession rate of £20 for the first six sessions, you will need to send me proof that you are in receipt of benefits or student identification.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure email services.