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Martha Cheesman

Counselling for relationships, trauma and life stress

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  • Addictions
  • Attachment work
  • Cognitive behavioural methods

About Martha

Martha Cheesman works with relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, anxiety and a wide range of life stresses using a mix of approaches she has studied. She is a BACP member and has worked in counselling for 20 years, with the last 10 years in a more specialised clinical role.

Martha uses different ways of working so people can find what helps them. Sessions involve talking through difficulties, looking at how past relationships affect current life, and developing practical ways to manage mood and stress. She draws on thinking-focused and emotion-focused methods and discusses values and purpose as part of therapy.

Her practice attends to how people feel about themselves and their close relationships. Martha often addresses self-esteem, intimacy, grief and the aftermath of abuse or trauma, and she supports people dealing with addiction and compulsive behaviours. She also helps with sleep and eating concerns, work stresses and major life changes.

Martha’s approach includes reflection on attachment patterns and on how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour. She talks through specific strategies when helpful, alongside exploring deeper emotional responses. She includes existential themes such as meaning and life direction where relevant.

She works in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary by location.

Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness or fear of abandonment affect how someone connects with others.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and on the person’s own experience. It helps people talk through feelings, clarify values and build self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It provides practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood, sleep and behaviour patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will discuss different methods and agree a way of working based on a person’s goals, needs and preferences. That process is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt techniques to suit video or phone conversations or other agreed ways of meeting.

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Questions about Martha

Does she work with anxiety and depression?
Yes. Martha supports people with anxiety, depression and related mood concerns using practical strategies and emotional work.
What kind of counselling does she offer?
She uses attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches alongside emotionally focused and existential elements.
How much experience does she have?
Martha has worked in counselling for 20 years, with the last 10 years in a more specialised clinical capacity.
Is she accredited and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her counselling?
Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

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