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- Person-centred therapy
- Mindfulness elements
- Values focused work
About Martin
Counsellor (BACP), 4 years' experience. Martin Read helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He also works with issues such as avoidant personality patterns, caregiver strain, dissociation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, jealousy, life purpose, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic attacks and self-love.
Martin uses a person-centred approach. He treats the client as the expert on their own life and follows the client’s lead in sessions. He blends elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness where these fit the person’s aims.
In practice sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people notice their feelings and values. Martin aims to help people clarify what matters to them and consider small steps that align with those values. He avoids giving prescriptive instructions and instead supports clients to form their own solutions.
Martin acknowledges that counselling can feel daunting. He invites honest feedback if the therapeutic relationship does not feel right and will support finding another counsellor if that seems better. He checks messages at least once a day Monday to Friday and works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location. Prospective clients are asked to use the site’s matching button, complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
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How his person-centred and related approaches work online
Person-centred therapy treats the client as the authority on their own experience. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows the client’s lead to help them notice feelings and identify personal values. This approach can help with low mood, anxiety and relationship to self.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) elements focus on noticing thoughts and committing to value-led actions. Mindfulness work helps people develop moment-to-moment awareness to manage stress and panic. Inner child techniques invite gentle exploration of early patterns that affect current behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Martin will discuss how these methods might fit the client’s goals and preferences and will work collaboratively to decide which techniques to try. He encourages clients to give feedback about what helps and what does not.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without video if bandwidth is limited, or fitting appointments into a commute-free day. Registered or accredited professionals often use such flexible arrangements to help therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include OCD symptoms, panic, dissociation, caregiver stress and issues around self-love.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that follows the client’s perspective. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child techniques and mindfulness where helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in counselling roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.