- Client-centred approach
- Focus on emotions
- Practical coping skills
About Martin
Martin Read helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He works to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what is worrying them and begin to find clearer ways forward.
Martin is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with four years of professional experience. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and aims to be led by the client’s priorities during sessions rather than imposing a fixed plan.
His main approach is Client-Centred Therapy. In practice this means focusing on understanding a person’s feelings from their point of view and helping them reconnect with what matters to them. He also draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inner Child work and Mindfulness to suit each person’s needs.
Martin often supports people dealing with issues such as panic attacks, obsessions and compulsions, caregiver stress, dissociation, guilt and shame, jealousy and questions about life purpose. He also works with concerns linked to impulsivity and avoidant personality tendencies.
He aims to keep things straightforward and practical in sessions. If someone feels after a few meetings that he is not the right fit, he encourages honest conversation and will help them consider next steps to find a better match.
Client-centred work and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and responding with empathy. The counsellor aims to understand feelings from the person’s point of view and to support them in clarifying what matters most in their life. This approach often helps with low mood, anxiety and self-esteem issues by creating space to make sense of difficult emotions.Martin also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which uses exercises to help people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them, and simple Mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and emotional steadiness. These elements are used to tailor sessions to the person’s needs and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will discuss aims, try different ways of working and adjust plans according to how each person responds, making the choice collaborative rather than imposed.
Please check the session formats offered before booking, as no specific online formats are listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that fit around work or caring duties.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor commonly help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and also works with related concerns such as panic attacks, OCD symptoms, caregiver stress and feelings of guilt and shame.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a Client-Centred approach that treats the client as the expert on their life and aims to follow the client’s lead while offering empathy and clear feedback.
What background and experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, mood and self-esteem concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are organised using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.