About Martin
Martin Read helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He introduces a calm, steady presence and offers straightforward support for everyday problems and intense emotions. Martin writes in plain terms and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
He practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means he treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life.
How Martin works
Sessions focus on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client so they can see their feelings more clearly. Martin can also include ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness when these suit the person’s needs.
In practice he helps people talk through issues such as avoidant personality patterns, caregiver stress, dissociation, guilt, shame, impulsivity, jealousy and questions about life purpose. He also supports people dealing with obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks and the task of building more self-love. Martin is based in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience.
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is recorded as BACP. His approach is collaborative and flexible. If someone finds after a few sessions that the match does not feel right, he encourages open conversation and will help them consider other options or find another counsellor if that is best.
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What Martin works with
The areas below are the ones Martin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Client‑centred care delivered online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and supports the person to find their own insights and next steps. This approach suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, anger and depression where people benefit from being understood and heard.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, when used, introduces simple exercises to help people notice difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. Mindfulness techniques can help reduce stress and ground someone who feels overwhelmed. Together these approaches offer ways to try different ideas while staying led by the client’s priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and decide with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process aims to make the therapy feel relevant and achievable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are similar to face-to-face meetings, phone sessions can be easier when a low-bandwidth option is needed, live chat supports shorter check-ins and messaging allows for flexible, ongoing contact between appointments. These formats make it simpler to arrange therapy around work, family and daily life.
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