Counsellor profile
Martin Read, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person centred
- Mindfulness elements
- Works with depression
About Martin
Counsellor Martin Read is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people dealing with related difficulties such as panic attacks and obsessive thoughts.
Martin uses a person-centred approach. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and follows the client's pace. Sessions focus on talking through feelings, recognising values and making practical choices that reflect those values.
He also draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, inner child work and mindfulness when these fit a client's needs. These elements are added to person-centred listening rather than replacing it. The aim is to offer simple ways to notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses.
Martin says it is important that someone feels they can relate to their counsellor. If after a few sessions the fit does not feel right he encourages people to say so and will help them find another counsellor if needed. Communication about arranging appointments is usually checked during weekdays.
Sessions are presented in straightforward language and are aimed at people looking for practical conversation about feelings, behaviour and everyday stresses. Before booking, confirm the current session options and any practical details you need to know.
How his approaches are used in online counselling
Martin works mainly from a person-centred stance which focuses on listening and following the client's perspective. This approach helps people who want to talk through feelings, understand their values, and make choices that reflect what matters to them.He also uses ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at living alongside difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action towards valued goals. Mindfulness practices are used to build simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity and help with stress and anxiety.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Martin will discuss different approaches with the client and decide together what to try based on the person's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative decision rather than a fixed plan from the start.
Please check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow brief check-ins between commitments, or let someone avoid travel. Talk with him about practical arrangements so sessions suit your daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues and depression, plus related concerns such as panic attacks and obsessive thoughts.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach, listening and following the client's lead, and adds ACT, inner child work and mindfulness where helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he part of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are not offered to international clients at this time; he works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.