At a glance
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS22-02202
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivational interviewing informed
- Goal oriented
- Trauma aware
About Kay
Kay Tarry is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She supports those dealing with relationship strains, work and career stress, LGBT issues, anger and the practical fallout of separation or divorce. Kay works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.
She listens and asks questions to clarify what matters to each person. Sessions include gentle challenge, goal-setting and practical steps to help people make changes. Kay uses a mix of approaches to suit individual needs rather than a single fixed method.
Over the last 10 years Kay has focused on helping people recover from past abuse, neglect or bullying and cope with traumatic experiences. She also assists people facing chronic illness or pain, caring responsibilities, body image and issues tied to kink and alternative sexual culture.
Her practice blends Motivational Interviewing with approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Those approaches are chosen to match what a person brings to the room and the goals they want to reach.
Kay is registered with NCPS, which appears as her listed credential. She sees clients in the United Kingdom and works in English. If you want to start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to book a session according to the therapist's schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to explore motivation and build momentum for new choices, which can suit goals like behaviour change or shifting habits.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping with long-term health issues by promoting flexible responses instead of avoidance.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand connection and trust, and can be useful for relationship difficulties and feelings of abandonment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree a plan based on what someone wants to achieve, their preferences and how they respond in early sessions. That collaborative process helps to tailor the focus as therapy unfolds.
Please check which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose settings that help them concentrate, use less bandwidth or avoid being on camera while still working with a registered or accredited professional. -
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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 issuesTherapeutic 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 TherapyExperience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kay commonly support?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus relationship and career pressures.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to the person. Kay listens, asks questions, offers gentle challenge and helps set practical goals.
What is Kay's background and experience?
She has around 10 years' experience working with people recovering from trauma, neglect or bullying and those feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as the credential and shows the therapist is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the service before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kay?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers