Kay Tarry, NCPS
Kay Tarry helps people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and relationship strain.
About Kay
Kay Tarry helps people dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem and relationship strain. She also supports those facing grief, major life changes, career stress and issues related to sexual identity. Kay uses a calm, direct style to help people set practical goals and make changes that fit their day to day life.
She listens and asks clear questions. Sessions include gentle challenges, practical strategies and time to work through difficult memories.
Background and approach
The aim is to reduce overwhelm and help people feel more able to cope with what comes next. Over the past 10 years Kay has focused on supporting people who have experienced abuse, neglect, bullying or other traumatic events. She also sees people working through abandonment, attachment concerns, body image and chronic illness-related stress.
Her listed specialty areas include a wide range of life and relationship difficulties. Kay works from a pluralistic approach. That means she draws on several methods and tailors each session to the person in front of her rather than using a single fixed model.
She blends evidence-based techniques with collaborative planning so sessions fit the client’s needs and everyday routines. Kay holds NCPS as a credential, which is shown in her professional information. She offers sessions in English and practises in the United Kingdom.
People who choose her can expect straightforward feedback, clear goals and practical steps between meetings.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-02202 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kay works with
Everything Kay lists, in their own terms.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kay lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the person rather than insisting on one model. Sessions can be adjusted as understanding grows and needs change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer typing, need real-time written support or want brief check-ins between calls. These options make it easier to schedule work around life and keep therapy consistent.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she specialise in?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem, anxiety, depression and relationship strain, plus many related areas such as body image, chronic illness stress and career worries.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm and direct with an emphasis on listening, asking clear questions and offering gentle challenges to promote change.
How much experience does she have?
Kay has worked in this field for 10 years and has concentrated on helping people recover from abuse, neglect, bullying and other traumatic experiences.
Where is she based and what credentials are listed?
She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among her professional credentials.
Which languages and regions does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
She meets people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
What does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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