Counsellor profile
Tal Raven, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting support
About Tal
Tal Raven is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions and parenting challenges. She also helps people facing grief, intimacy problems, issues with eating and sleeping, and people coping with life changes such as separation or illness.
Tal uses conversational, person-focused work to help people speak about what is worrying them. Sessions are straightforward and aim to identify patterns that cause pain. She encourages practical steps clients can try between meetings to notice what helps and what does not.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice with adults across emotional and behavioural concerns. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and emotion-focused work to look at thoughts and reactions. Attachment-based ideas are used when early relationship patterns affect current life.
Clients can expect clear, paced conversations rather than technical explanations. Tal pays attention to how everyday routines, parenting demands and caring responsibilities affect mood and relationships. She supports people who are wrestling with guilt, shame, commitment fears, communication breakdowns or difficulty coping under pressure.
Sessions aim to reconnect practical choices with personal values and everyday life. Tal also works with issues linked to autism and ADHD, caregiver stress, fertility and cancer-related concerns. If unsure which issue fits best, clients are invited to discuss it in an initial meeting.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by shifting attention from avoidance toward what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It offers simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to build new routines for sleep, eating and daily structure. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotional responses and improving how people express needs and feelings, which can be useful for relationship or intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a way forward together, adapting methods to the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is reviewed over the first few sessions so techniques match what the person wants to address.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around parenting and work, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote appointments useful for maintaining continuity of care while managing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus trauma, addiction, grief and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a conversational, person-focused style that combines practical techniques with attention to emotions and relationships.
How much experience does she have professionally?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults on emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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