Martin Read, BACP

Martin Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He holds a BACP credential, and he brings four years of professional experience to his practice. He aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about what matters to them.

Martin uses a person-centred approach. That means he treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and follows their lead. He listens for what the client values and helps them notice patterns in feelings and behaviour.

He also draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness to shape sessions when useful. Those elements are used to tailor the work to each person rather than to impose a single method. The focus is on finding what helps an individual move forward.

Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, dissociation, obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, jealousy and issues around guilt or shame are within his stated focus areas. Martin aims to help people build clearer self-understanding and stronger coping habits.

He aims to be open about how the relationship is going and supports clients who decide they need a different counsellor. Sessions are arranged through the site process and scheduled according to his availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

How Martin’s person-centred approach works online

Martin practises a person-centred approach, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. The counsellor aims to understand concerns from the client’s point of view and help them clarify what matters most. This approach suits people who want time and space to explore feelings without being told what to do.

He also uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with their values. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as the relationship develops and new needs emerge.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, avoid camera use if preferred, or schedule sessions around work and caring duties. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pacing and tools to suit each person’s life and goals.