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About Martin
Martin Porritt works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger. He uses an integrative counselling and psychotherapy approach and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has five years of experience in therapeutic practice in the United Kingdom.
Martin works in a conversational, practical way. He treats clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, workable steps that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
He helps people cope with communication problems and the emotional fallout of divorce and separation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and questions about sexuality or self-worth. Practical techniques are combined with reflective discussion to tackle recurring patterns and unhelpful thoughts.
For those facing panic attacks or mood difficulties, Martin aims to identify triggers and introduce manageable strategies that can be used between sessions. He also works with issues around forgiveness and life purpose, helping people consider values and next steps.
Sessions are arranged through the platform’s matching and booking process. Prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Martin uses an integrative counselling and psychotherapy approach. Integrative counselling draws on several evidence-based techniques and adapts them to the person's needs; it can include structured strategies to manage distress alongside reflective conversation. This helps when issues are mixed, such as addiction combined with relationship problems.
He also applies practical problem-focused methods to address panic and mood difficulties. These techniques look at immediate triggers and teach short exercises and coping steps that can be practised between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review what helps and adjust the methods as therapy progresses. Goals, preferences and what feels workable in everyday life guide which techniques are used.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quieter, shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet without needing to be on camera if that suits their circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to maintain regular contact and continuity of care while adapting the practical arrangements to each person.
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Topics Martin lists
Questions about Martin
- Does he work with addiction problems?
- Yes. He lists addictions among his main areas and uses practical steps alongside discussion to address them.
- What kind of counselling does he offer?
- He practises integrative counselling and psychotherapy, combining different evidence-based techniques to suit each person.
- How long has he been practising?
- He has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
- Is he registered with any professional body?
- He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
- Yes. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
- What session formats are offered?
- Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current options before booking.
- How much do sessions cost?
- Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
- How do I start working with him?
- Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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