About me
When was the last time that you felt truly heard, valued, and respected by another person? You don't have to carry this alone. I am here to help.
Hello, my name is Tara, and I am the founder of Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy. Thanks for clicking on my profile, I hope you find what you need here.
If you’re based in the UK, I can offer you warm, compassionate, and inclusive counselling either in-person in York, online, or over the phone, that meets you exactly where you are today. No judgement, just gentle consistent support and genuine care from one human being to another.
I work with a wide range of people aged 18+ and will support you to find direction with whatever is weighing heavy on you. Whether you are feeling completely lost, navigating a massive life shift, or just tired of wearing a mask for everyone else, you deserve a space where you can be heard, respected, and genuinely cared about.
All parts of you are welcome at Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer a grounded, steady space for you to share all the emotions and feelings with me that you can’t share with others, and you will be safely held by me to explore them at your pace, in a calm, gentle, and consistent way.
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, but I integrate several different psychotherapeutic approaches into my practice including gently touching on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Transactional Analysis. For clients who feel they may benefit from gentle challenge or who need a bit more direction, my integrative approach allows for this if needed. My way of working means these approaches complement the Person-Centred approach to give you a therapeutic toolbox of useful coping mechanisms and resources to support your therapy journey with me.
Neurodivergent, transgender, and LGBTQ+ clients are welcomed and valued within my practice. I also have specialist training in pre- and post-bereavement grief therapy. Please see my training and experience section for the areas that I can support you with.
It's a big decision to start therapy, and it's so important to find a therapist that gets you. I offer a free 15 minute introductory video call or phone call to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you.
Making the choice to start therapy can be a tough one. But it's a brave one. Together we can unpick where your feelings come from, and how you can start to move forward.
Brighter days are possible with Sunray Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology (University of Essex)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (York Learning)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (York Learning)
- MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Starting Sep 2026, Bath Spa University)
Additional Training Courses:
- Level 1 & 2 in Safeguarding Adults
- Level 1 & 2 in Safeguarding Children
- Prevent (England, Wales, Scotland)
- GDPR UK Essentials
- Data Protection
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
- Mental Health Awareness
- Telephone and Online Counselling
- Specialist training for Bereavement Counselling with Marie Curie and Dr John Wilson
Alongside managing my private practice I am also a volunteer bereavement counsellor with Marie Curie, and a volunteer counsellor with York Women's Counselling Service.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have specialist training in pre-and-post bereavement/grief therapy. I also offer counselling around identity and sexuality for transgender and non-binary people alongside the areas listed above.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I accept payments through bank transfer or a dedicated SumUp payment link which needs to be paid 48 hours before our session. I offer a very limited number of discounted sessions for those in receipt of benefits and trainee counsellors at £40.
When I work
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In-person sessions:
The Priory Street Centre, 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
Wednesday 09:30-4:30pm
Online and Telephone sessions:
Monday-Friday 09:00-9pm. Sunday 7-9pm.
Please note I do not work over the Christmas and New Year period.
Further information
Based in Yorkshire, I offer in-person sessions at the Priory Street Centre in York alongside online and telephone counselling across the UK. I am a fully qualified and insured therapist.
I hold individual membership with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and I am an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This means that my experience, skills, and knowledge are high-quality and fully meet the registration requirements of the Professional Standards Authority.
I have a current enhanced DBS for working with adults, and am registered with the ICO.
