Tanya Perrin

Tanya Perrin is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has worked in the United Kingdom for 10 years and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief and anger. Tanya aims to create a respectful and caring space where people can talk through difficult feelings and practical problems.

She draws on several approaches to shape sessions to each person’s needs. Tanya uses client-centred listening to understand what matters most to the person in front of her. She also brings in cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and reactions and mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm.

Tanya has experience supporting people affected by cancer and palliative care issues and holds Macmillan Cancer Support certificates in palliative care, loss and bereavement. She has worked with people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, self-harm and complex mental health needs, and has done counselling in school settings with children and young adults.

Her work is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on goals that matter to the client, whether that is improving sleep, handling anger, coping with loss, or managing stress related to caregiving and illness. Tanya tailors conversations and plans so they fit each person’s situation.

She encourages small steps and buildable skills, and supports people as they try new ways of coping. To begin, she asks about what the person wants from therapy and helps map out a clear path forward.

How Tanya’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s own goals at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and shapes sessions around the client’s priorities so they set the agenda and pace. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on practical steps to change thinking and behaviour, using exercises to spot and shift patterns that keep problems like anxiety or anger going.

Finding the right approach is part of working together. Tanya will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust the methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide choices about techniques and focus.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that suit changing schedules. It can also allow sessions that concentrate on practical skills or shorter check-ins when a full hour is hard to manage. Many registered or accredited professionals offer flexible ways to meet, and Tanya will discuss what fits best for each person.