- Client-centred approach
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Mindfulness techniques
About Martin
Martin Read is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people who are questioning their direction or life purpose.
He centres sessions on a client-centred approach, meaning he treats the person in front of him as the expert on their own life. That leads to conversations that focus on what matters to the client, how they feel, and what they value. He uses plain language and steady questioning rather than telling people what to do.
Martin also draws on elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness. Those additions are used to give practical ways to try out new perspectives, notice unhelpful patterns, and practise small changes between sessions.
He says there is no single solution that fits everyone. Sessions aim to build a working relationship where people can talk about worries, doubts and the pressures that follow major life changes. If, after a few sessions, someone feels another counsellor might be a better fit, he encourages saying so and can support the next steps.
He checks messages regularly during the week and aims to reply within 24 hours on workdays. To begin, people are invited to use the site matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. The counsellor treats the client as the expert on their life and helps them talk through feelings, values and choices. This approach is often chosen by people who feel unsure what matters next after changes in work, relationships or health.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) adds practical exercises to notice thoughts and commit to small actions that match a person's values. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness of thoughts and feelings so reactions become easier to choose. These methods can help with stress, anxiety and patterns like avoidance or rumination.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor works collaboratively to find what fits the client's goals and preferences and may try different methods as sessions progress. That decision is reviewed together, based on how helpful each approach feels.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions to suit everyday routines.
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 help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression and also supports people exploring life purpose and related issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses a client-centred style that treats the person as the expert on their life and adds practical methods from ACT, inner child work and mindfulness.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost model?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.