- Client-Centred Therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
About Martha
Martha Ash is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addictions, depression and other life changes. Martha also helps with parenting worries, body image and career concerns, and with issues such as attachment and past trauma.
She uses client-centred therapy as her main approach. That means conversations focus on the relationship between counsellor and client. Martha listens without judgement and encourages honesty so people can make sense of their experience at their own pace.
In sessions she offers practical tools alongside reflective talking. Her background in psychology informs gentle skills work, and she draws on a range of ideas to help with things like managing strong emotions or coping after loss. Expect straightforward discussion and short, practical techniques when they are useful.
Martha is clear about what she can offer and about the limits of counselling. She does not promise quick fixes and will discuss what might help most for a given problem. She asks people to consider whether the working relationship feels like the right fit and supports them to find a better match if not.
Her work suits adults who feel stuck or uncertain and who want to understand themselves better. People who are questioning a career direction, coping with a big life change, or trying to rebuild after difficult experiences may find her approach helpful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the relationship at the front. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what you say so you can notice patterns and make sense of feelings. This approach helps with anxiety, relationship problems and the emotional fallout of big life changes.Martha also brings practical ideas from psychological models when they fit the issue. These are short exercises or techniques to try between sessions, useful for managing stress, coping with grief or handling strong emotions. They are offered alongside open conversation rather than as a fixed package.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will talk with you about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and will adapt the mix of reflective listening and skills work as you go. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Think about whether a quieter setting or not needing to travel would help you attend regularly, and mention any practical needs when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Martha works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addictions, depression and a wide range of life changes and family-related concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her main approach is client-centred therapy, focusing on the counselling relationship and reflective conversation, with practical skills introduced when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma, parenting concerns and career questions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.