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Martin Read, BACP

Martin Read offers help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression.

About Martin

Martin Read offers help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He presents a calm, non-judgemental approach and aims to create space for people to talk about what matters to them. He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

Martin is a member of the British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy, and he has four years of professional experience. His main approach is Client-Centred Therapy. That means Martin believes the person in front of him knows their life best, and he listens to be led by the client's experience.

Background and approach

Sessions are aimed at helping people name their feelings, notice patterns and make choices that fit their values. He also draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness when these fit a person’s needs. These elements can add practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and strong emotions between sessions.

Martin aims to be approachable and straightforward. He encourages people to speak freely about worries, hopes and setbacks. If, after a few meetings, someone feels he is not the right fit, he supports that decision and can help them look for another counsellor.

Practical details are kept simple. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Martin checks messages most weekdays and aims to reply within 24 hours during the working week.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394175	October 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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Ways of working Martin names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Martin’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of strong emotions, recover confidence, or explore life direction without being told what to do.

Martin may also bring in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. He can use inner child techniques and mindfulness exercises to work with painful memories, overwhelm or patterns that keep repeating. These approaches are used as tools alongside the person-centred work, chosen to suit individual needs.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Martin discusses options with each person and aims to agree a plan together. He checks how techniques feel in practice and adapts the approach if it isn’t helping.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation from anywhere, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter, ongoing contact and can fit around work or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Martin focus on?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, along with a range of related issues such as panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style?

His style is person-centred, meaning he listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead while offering reflections to help them see things more clearly.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with people on emotional and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients apply?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently taking international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.