Martin Read

• Stress and anxiety
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness and ACT

About Martin

Martin Read works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and depression. He uses a person-centred approach and integrates elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

Martin believes the person in front of him is the expert on their own life. He listens without judgement and aims to follow what the client wants to explore. Sessions focus on the client’s perspective and on helping them notice feelings, values and what matters to them in day-to-day life.

Alongside core person-centred work, he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and act on them. He uses inner child approaches when past experiences are affecting current feelings and mindfulness practices to develop simple attention and breathing skills.

Martin has worked with people dealing with panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, feelings of guilt or shame, dissociation and issues around impulsivity and jealousy. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, questions about life purpose and those wanting to build more self-love.

Sessions are arranged through the service booking flow and he aims to respond to contact within 24 hours Monday to Friday. He is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for scheduled sessions and works from his professional registration in the United Kingdom.

How Martin uses person-centred and related approaches online

Person Centred Therapy focuses on following the client’s lead and listening closely to their experience. Online sessions with Martin will aim to reflect what you say and help you notice your feelings and values so you can make choices that suit you.

He also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and support small steps towards them, and draws on inner child work when earlier experiences affect present emotions. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help with attention, stress and panic symptoms.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Martin will discuss what feels most helpful and adjust methods based on a client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and he encourages open feedback about the way sessions are going.

Please confirm available session formats before booking as the original biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight, while different formats can suit quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth connections.

Topics Martin lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Avoidant personality
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Dissociation
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Martin

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. He lists anxiety and panic disorder or panic attacks among the concerns he helps people with.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He primarily uses Person Centred Therapy and integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

No. He does not currently accept international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.