Martin Read, BACP

Martin Read is a United Kingdom credentialed counsellor with 4 years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), an organisation that helps uphold ethical standards in the profession. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, motivation challenges, and depression, and he offers focused support for issues including panic attacks, obsessive and compulsive patterns, dissociation, caregiver stress, impulsivity, jealousy, guilt and shame, avoidant personality features, life purpose questions, and self-love.

His primary orientation is person-centred therapy - often referred to as client-centred therapy - which places the client s lived experience and perspective at the heart of the work. Martin combines this approach with elements drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Child Therapy, and mindfulness so that the therapeutic plan can be tailored to each person s needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.

Martin aims to provide a non-judgemental, supportive environment where people can explore feelings, values, and goals and move toward a life that feels more aligned with what matters to them. He recognises that the fit between therapist and client is a key part of successful counselling and welcomes open discussion if a different therapeutic match would better serve a person s journey, offering assistance to find alternative options when appropriate.

He accepts new clients and is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Martin checks his account at least once daily Monday to Friday and aims to respond to new contacts within 24 hours. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and messaging to provide flexible access to therapy.