Counsellor profile
Tammy Payne, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred ways
- Existential perspectives
About Tammy
Tammy Payne is a counsellor and a member of BACP with seven years of professional experience. She works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression.
Tammy uses a straightforward, people-focused approach. She listens to what someone brings and works at a pace they can cope with. She pays attention to how trust builds and will gently challenge unhelpful patterns when appropriate.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas, which look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centred ways of working, which put the person's own views and priorities at the centre of sessions. Existential ideas are part of the mix too, helping people think about meaning and choices in their lives.
Tammy trained in the United Kingdom and spent time working with organisations and charities, including Mind and Kinergy, where she supported survivors of sexual abuse. That background informs how she approaches trauma and safety in sessions.
People can expect calm, direct conversations that focus on practical understanding and change. Tammy notices the impact of long-term issues such as chronic pain, dissociation or avoidance, and she offers steady work on the problems people bring. Her approach is collaborative and respects each person's pace.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a first session. Sessions are arranged through the See online counselling options button and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now. It can help with relationship problems, codependency and attachment issues that affect trust and closeness.Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor follows the person's concerns, reflects what they say and supports them to find their own solutions for anxiety, low self-esteem or depression.
Existential ideas focus on meaning, choice and responsibility. This perspective can help when someone is facing life transitions, questions about identity, or feelings of isolation and disconnection.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tammy will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. These practical benefits help people keep therapy part of everyday life without requiring extra time for appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as panic, dissociation and eating issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are person-focused and paced to the individual's needs. Tammy listens, reflects what she hears and may gently challenge unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience plus two years of training with organisations and charities such as Mind and Kinergy.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.