Tammy Payne, BACP

7 years in practice

Tammy Payne is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression.

License and registration

BACP: 378899 · expires July 2026
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Tammy

Tammy Payne is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She puts compassion at the centre of her work and focuses on helping people develop more self-compassion as a way to change how they live and relate to others.

Tammy trained in the United Kingdom and has seven years of professional experience, plus two years of training with organisations and charities such as Mind and Kinergy.

Background and approach

That experience includes supporting survivors of sexual abuse and working with people facing a wide range of concerns including panic, dissociation and eating-related issues. In sessions she listens first and follows what the person brings. Tammy aims to be patient with how quickly someone can trust and open up.

She also offers gentle challenges when it will help someone see a new way of thinking or acting. Tammy draws on existential and attachment-based ideas alongside a client-centred style to help people make meaning of difficult experiences. She uses straightforward conversation to look at how values, relationships and past hurts shape current choices.

People can expect a calm, steady presence and practical focus in her work. Tammy supports gradual changes toward more self-compassion, clearer boundaries and improved emotional coping. She encourages small steps that fit each person's life and pace.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Tammy names

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Online support

How Tammy’s approaches translate to online therapy

Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, choices and values. It supports those facing big questions about purpose, identity or how to live after difficult events, and can help with anxiety and depression by focusing on what matters most to the person.

Attachment-based therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current ways of relating. It is useful for people who struggle with trust, codependency or attachment-related anxiety, and it helps to notice and change long-standing patterns in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Tammy discusses options with each person and together they decide which ideas and techniques suit the person's needs, goals and comfort level. The process is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs while keeping focus on the therapeutic goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tammy focus on?

Tammy works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as panic, self-harm and eating issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is compassionate and patient. She listens closely, follows what clients bring, and offers gentle challenge when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

She trained in the United Kingdom and has seven years of professional experience along with two years of training with organisations and charities.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds BACP registration and practices from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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