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Martin Porritt, BACP

Martin Porritt is a counsellor who practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his credential.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
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About Martin

Martin Porritt is a counsellor who practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his credential. He brings five years of professional experience to his work and focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He aims to offer steady support while people take the first steps toward change.

Martin works in a straightforward, respectful way. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths that can be used in recovery and growth.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and conversational, with a focus on what matters most to the client now. In sessions he helps people talk through communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame. He also addresses questions about life purpose, mood problems, panic attacks, self-love, and sexuality.

The work often mixes short-term goals with deeper personal reflection. People can expect a calm and patient presence. Martin aims to listen carefully, reflect what he hears, and help clients find steps they can try between sessions.

He offers encouragement while respecting each person's pace. Clients use a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging, which can be chosen to suit different schedules and needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	408328	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage distress and rebuild routines. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with small, practical changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this helps with mood problems, panic and addictive behaviours. Another common strand is trauma-informed listening and pacing, which emphasises careful, gradual work when addressing traumatic memories and abuse so the client feels able to move forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, life circumstances, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they agree a plan and adjust methods as progress is made, aiming for approaches that fit the client's pace and preferences.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter, more frequent conversations and can fit around work or family commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does this counsellor focus on?

He focuses on addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, with additional work on communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood concerns, panic and self-love.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is conversational and practical, emphasising the client's strengths and choices. Sessions aim to be clear, steady, and focused on steps the client can take.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy work in the UK setting.

What credentials and location are listed?

He lists BACP as his credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are payments and costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

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