Counsellor profile
Martyn Pars, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Video and telephone
About Martyn
Counsellor Martyn Pars is a BACP and NCPS registered practitioner with four years' experience. He works with adults in the United Kingdom on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, LGBT matters, grief, self-esteem and career questions.
Martyn offers sessions mainly by video or telephone, with occasional messaging support. He makes this clear up front: if written-only contact is preferred, another practitioner may be a better fit. His private practice is based in Cheltenham and Gloucester and he works with people aged 18 and over across the UK.
He previously worked in a large corporate employee assistance programme, providing counselling for a broad range of problems. That role included work with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, neurodiversity and gender-related issues. He also has experience supporting people after bereavement and during major life changes.
Martyn describes his approach as grounded in client-centred and psychodynamic therapy. He may introduce mindfulness and meditation when clients request that direction. He also offers executive coaching and can prepare tailored packages on request for people seeking coaching alongside counselling.
Training and professional registration are part of his practice. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and with NCPS. He has completed online counselling training recognised by the Association of Counselling and Therapy Online at level 1, and participates in regular clinical supervision.
Many people work with him for longer periods, typically one to two years, while others choose shorter blocks of 6 to 12 sessions. He trusts clients to decide what length of work suits them and discusses options when arranging sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The counsellor listens without directing the outcome and works to build understanding of what matters to the client. This approach is often used for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that may have developed over time. It helps people notice recurring feelings and reactions and links these to past experiences. This can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment, emptiness and some long-standing relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Martyn will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and he will agree a way of working with each person. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
He offers remote sessions mainly by video or telephone, with occasional messaging support mentioned in his practice notes. If you need a particular session format, confirm the current options before booking. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel to a clinic.
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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, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and relationship and family concerns, among other issues listed on his profile.
What therapeutic style does he use?
He uses client-centred therapy and psychodynamic therapy, and can include mindfulness or meditation if a client wants that element.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience and has worked in a corporate employee assistance programme as well as private practice.
Which professional registers is he on and where does he practise?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and NCPS, and practises in the United Kingdom from Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to adults in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats does he use?
His primary interventions are video and audio sessions, with occasional messaging support; check current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
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