- Calm straightforward approach
- Focus on practical coping
- Works with panic
About Martin
Martin Porritt is a counsellor with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He holds BACP accreditation, and he focuses on helping people who are struggling with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Martin talks plainly and invites clients to use their own strengths as part of the work. He emphasises small steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Martin sees therapy as a collaborative process. He listens to each person’s story and helps them name what feels most urgent. Sessions typically cover practical coping strategies alongside space to talk through feelings about life changes and painful memories.
Clients can expect a calm, straightforward approach. Martin encourages people to notice small changes and build on them. He pays attention to communication patterns, the impact of guilt and shame, and goals such as finding purpose or improving self-worth.
He also supports those facing challenges around sexuality, parenting-related stressors, and separation or divorce. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the concerns he helps people address, with care taken to reduce overwhelming sensations and restore confidence.
People often come for help when they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Martin works at a measured pace and adapts sessions to what each person needs. He invites anyone considering therapy to make contact and explore whether his way of working feels right.
Approaches that help with panic and daily difficulties
Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach involves learning specific coping skills to manage panic and anxiety symptoms, such as breathing and grounding tools that help reduce the intensity of a panic attack and restore breathing control. Another approach emphasises exploring patterns in thoughts and behaviours that fuel low mood or relationship strain, helping people test different ways of thinking and acting to see what feels better in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions are tailored and adjusted as progress is made, so the plan can change if something isn’t helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to meet with a therapist who has relevant experience even if they live far away.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Martin help with?
He helps people address addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and related concerns such as communication problems and mood difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is direct and collaborative, emphasising practical coping strategies and gradual change alongside open conversation about feelings and experiences.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed and brings a steady, practical approach to each session.
What credentials and country is he based in?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How does charging and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.