Kay Tarry, NCPS
Trauma-informed therapist supporting recovery and growth
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
About Kay Tarry
Kay Tarry is a United Kingdom based therapist with the NCPS credential (a professional counselling credential) and ten years of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life transitions. She specializes in trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, and a wide range of other concerns including chronic illness, body image, and kink-affirming issues. Kay works with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, traumatised, or uncertain about how to make meaningful changes, helping them identify goals and practical steps toward a more manageable life.
Her approach is collaborative and adaptable - she listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, offers gentle challenges, and helps clients put the past to rest while building new coping strategies. Kay describes her work as pluralistic, blending elements from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs and strengths. That means sessions are tailored rather than one size fits all, drawing on the client’s own knowledge and resources as part of the therapeutic process.
Over the last decade Kay has focused on helping people move from feeling lost or immobilised to coping more effectively, improving wellbeing, and creating the life changes they want. Her practice is structured to support goal setting, practical problem solving, and the gradual rebuilding of confidence and resilience.
Her approach is collaborative and adaptable - she listens carefully, asks thoughtful questions, offers gentle challenges, and helps clients put the past to rest while building new coping strategies. Kay describes her work as pluralistic, blending elements from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs and strengths. That means sessions are tailored rather than one size fits all, drawing on the client’s own knowledge and resources as part of the therapeutic process.
Over the last decade Kay has focused on helping people move from feeling lost or immobilised to coping more effectively, improving wellbeing, and creating the life changes they want. Her practice is structured to support goal setting, practical problem solving, and the gradual rebuilding of confidence and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kay Tarry have?
Kay Tarry has 10 years of experience.
Is Kay Tarry a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Kay Tarry provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kay Tarry located?
Kay is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kay Tarry as my therapist?
You can work with Kay through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kay Tarry work with international clients?
Kay Tarry does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kay Tarry cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Kay draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward a values-driven life - this approach supports managing difficult thoughts and emotions while building meaningful action. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be especially helpful for people working through abandonment, attachment issues, or relationship difficulties. Kay often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kay works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are shaped together so that the chosen strategies align with what the client finds most useful and achievable.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to access this work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily commitments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the United Kingdom. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt interventions to work effectively across these formats, helping clients progress even when meeting remotely.