Counsellor profile
Martin Sugg, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- CBT skills
- Emotion regulation
About Martin
Martin Sugg is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with 12 years of professional work in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and related concerns. He also lists support for relationship and family worries, trauma and intimacy issues, sleeping and eating problems, and ADHD.
He works in a straightforward, client-centred way. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and exploring patterns from the past that affect daily life. He uses ideas from attachment work to look at how close relationships influence feelings, and draws on cognitive behavioural tools to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Martin also uses elements of dialectical behaviour approaches to teach coping skills for intense emotions, and emotionally focused methods when relationship or intimacy issues are a main concern. He aims to match the method to the problem rather than forcing a single route through therapy.
Practical conversations feature in sessions. People can expect to work on specific skills such as managing anxiety, handling urges around addictions, improving sleep routines, or rebuilding confidence after loss. The emphasis is on clear, steady steps that can be tried outside sessions.
He accepts international clients and works in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform's booking process.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how these shape feelings and behaviour. In short sessions this can help people understand repeated hurts, trust issues and how past bonds affect current relationships.Client-centred counselling puts the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps the person to make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful when someone needs space to talk things through without pressure to follow a set plan.
Cognitive behavioural work focuses on thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, change unhelpful thinking, and manage urges linked to addictions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The counsellor will discuss what feels most relevant and agree a plan with the person. Decisions about methods are made together and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are shown when you arrange sessions. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. Different approaches lend themselves to different session styles, and the counsellor will advise what might work best for your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family concerns.
What approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions are primarily client-centred, with techniques drawn from attachment work, CBT, DBT and emotionally focused approaches as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details when you set up sessions.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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