Tara has worked extensively in private and public mental health and within forensic settings where she has provided a psychological service to a broad range of clients presenting with a range of severe and complex psychological, behavioural and emotional difficulties along with enduring mental health difficulties.

Tara specialised residency was within a Weight Management Service and her research on bariatric surgery and obesity have been presented both nationally and internationally.  Tara also works with the Veterans Evaluation Service providing assessment for US Military Veterans in Europe. She is also a member of The Psychological Society of Ireland and its Clinical Division.