- Person Centred
- Mindfulness informed
- BACP member
About Martin
Martin Read is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He works with clients who struggle with panic disorder and panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and feelings of guilt or shame. He aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.
He uses a Person Centred approach and explains things plainly. That means he treats the client as the expert on their own life and follows their lead in sessions. He also draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Inner Child work and mindfulness when these fit a person’s needs.
Sessions are focused on listening, reflection and helping people notice what they value. He will check in about goals and adapt how they work together rather than imposing a fixed plan. If something isn’t working, he encourages an open conversation and will support a move to another counsellor if that feels right.
Martin is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is shown as BACP on his profile. He has four years of professional practice in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule times that suit them. He aims to reply to enquiries within 24 hours on working days and is generally available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
How person-centred theory and online counselling fit together
Person Centred Therapy centres on the listener being non-judgemental and curious. The counsellor follows the person’s lead, helping them to name feelings and priorities without telling them what to do. This approach can suit worries like anxiety, panic and low self-worth because it focuses on what the person notices about their own life.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which encourage noticing difficult thoughts and then acting in line with personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice physical symptoms and calm their attention in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working. The choice of methods is collaborative and can be adjusted as the relationship develops.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so please check the options before booking. When offered, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when you need them. They can also allow for audio-only sessions if you prefer not to be on camera, but confirm the available formats directly when arranging appointments.
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 this counsellor help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and also works with issues like panic disorder and panic attacks, OCD symptoms, guilt and shame.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a Person Centred approach, listening closely and following the client’s lead. He may add mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas or Inner Child work where these suit the person.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience in counselling practice in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.