Counsellor profile
Tal Raven, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 176426
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Practical coping skills
About Tal
Tal Raven is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 25 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain and a broad range of life changes. Sessions address practical problems people bring, such as trouble sleeping, low mood, addictive behaviour and parenting stress.
She uses straightforward talking and structured tools rather than jargon. That can mean looking at patterns of thinking, noticing physical signs of anger or anxiety, and trying small behavioural experiments between sessions. She also pays attention to attachment and intimacy concerns when those issues come up.
Clients can expect a direct, collaborative approach focused on clear goals. Conversations look at what is happening now and what can be changed in everyday life. Tal draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy among other methods to help with thoughts and actions that keep problems stuck.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns beyond anger, including trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, LGBT issues, eating and sleep problems, ADHD, and coping with major life events. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, communication problems, fertility and caregiver stress.
Tal offers sessions for people in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and committing to actions that reflect personal values. It is often used for anxiety, anger and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and uses practical exercises to change patterns that feed stress or low mood. It is commonly used for sleep, anxiety and anger-related work.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your difficulties, goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try together. That collaborative process can include testing different tools and adjusting the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. For some people, phone sessions reduce bandwidth needs, while video lets the therapist and client work with gestures and facial cues. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will best support the goals you bring to therapy.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and related concerns such as sleep, eating and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses conversation and practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not state session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.