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Taya Bassett, NCPS

Practical, compassionate support for everyday anxiety

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Taya

Taya Bassett is a counsellor with five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety and helps them find clearer ways to cope. Taya aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for each person she meets.

She supports people facing relationship strains, family tensions, and low self-esteem. She also helps with life changes, grief, addictive behaviours, sleep problems and work-related stress.

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Background and approach

Taya adapts conversations and plans to match each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. Taya listens for what matters most to the client and prioritises practical steps alongside emotional processing. Sessions can include problem-solving, new coping strategies, and space to talk about painful experiences.

She emphasises kindness and realism in helping clients make changes. Her background includes five years of client work and registration as NCPS. That credential is presented as part of her professional identity.

She works in English and offers talks that focus on everyday concerns rather than technical jargon. Taya describes taking the first step toward change as an act of courage. She aims to support people through that early uncertainty and into clearer daily routines and improved coping.

Her approach is steady, down to earth, and focused on what will help in day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Evidence-based techniques are used to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety and stress such as breathing techniques, grounding, and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on exploring relationships and attachment patterns to improve communication, set boundaries, and reduce repeated conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then test different ways of working. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as needs and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper, face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick updates or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other responsibilities while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Taya commonly help with?
Taya works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, addiction, sleep problems, career stress and depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate with an emphasis on listening, problem-solving and building coping skills tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on everyday and complex concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her professional credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does the cost and booking process work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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