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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Emotion regulation
About Martyn
HCPC registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. Martyn Oakland helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with major life changes. He also focuses on problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, midlife crisis, mood disorders, panic attacks, and self-love.
Martyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions straightforward. He aims to create an open environment where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement. He works collaboratively, helping people set practical goals and try different ways of coping.
Over the past three years Martyn has concentrated on difficulties with emotion regulation. That work has included supporting people who identify with Borderline Personality Disorder or related traits. He uses this experience to help people recognise emotional patterns and practice new responses.
Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change. Martyn talks through the feelings and behaviours that cause trouble and develops step-by-step ways to manage them. He encourages small experiments between sessions to build new habits.
People who contact him complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first session. This helps clarify immediate concerns and practical preferences so the first meeting can be focussed and useful.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Martyn works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on emotion regulation skills - it teaches practical steps to notice strong feelings, reduce their intensity, and respond differently. This helps with panic, mood swings and problems that come from intense emotions.Another approach emphasises understanding attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early losses or abandonment shape current reactions and helps people experiment with new ways of relating and setting boundaries. That work is useful for people struggling with relationship tension, shame or isolation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Martyn will discuss what seems to fit a person’s needs and goals, and try methods that can be adjusted over time. He works with clients to set clear aims and check progress regularly.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel, or allow a shorter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to keep therapy practical and focused while helping people maintain consistency with ongoing work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he support?
He supports stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, midlife crisis, mood disorders, panic and self-love.
How does he work in sessions?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He helps people talk through feelings, spot patterns, set small goals and try new ways of coping between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience in the UK and has spent the last three years focusing on emotion regulation work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the HCPC and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm practical session arrangements before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the easiest way to begin?
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.