- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practices
- Values based work
About Martin
Martin Read is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and feelings of guilt and shame. Martin draws on person-centred principles to help people talk through difficult emotions and decisions.
He describes his role as someone who listens and follows the person’s lead rather than directing what they should do. Sessions focus on exploring feelings from the client’s perspective and getting clearer about personal values and priorities. This plain approach aims to help people notice what matters to them and make choices that reflect those values.
Martin also uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness when they seem helpful. These elements are added to support emotional awareness, acceptance of difficult thoughts, and practical ways to try new behaviours. He avoids a one-size-fits-all method and adapts the way he works to the person in front of him.
He recognises that starting counselling can feel daunting. He encourages honest feedback about the working relationship and will help someone find a different counsellor if that feels right. That openness is part of how he helps people test whether the work is a good fit.
To begin, people follow the site’s online process to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session. Martin aims to reply to enquiries within 24 hours during weekdays.
How Martin applies person-centred and related approaches online
Martin’s core approach is person-centred therapy, which means the work focuses on the client’s own perspective and priorities. In practice this looks like the counsellor listening carefully, reflecting what is said, and supporting the person to make sense of their feelings and values. It suits issues where understanding personal meaning matters, such as guilt and shame or questions about life purpose.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. Mindfulness elements are used to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. These approaches can support work with anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking, and compulsive urges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Martin will help clients decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences, and he adapts the way he uses techniques as the sessions unfold. The process is collaborative and reviews progress over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer useful continuity of care through remote appointments while working with the approaches described above.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
Martin works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and he lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses a person-centred way of working that follows the client’s perspective and helps them talk through the emotions that come up. He may also use acceptance and mindfulness techniques where helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and booking work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.
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