- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Martha
Martha Burling is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with depression, motivation problems and relationship stresses, and has a particular interest in men’s wellbeing. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making it easier to speak about difficult feelings without judgement.
Martha creates a calm space where clients can talk through what they are facing. She listens closely and helps people find practical steps to manage day-to-day problems. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small changes that make life feel more manageable.
Martha uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with thinking patterns and behaviour. She also works with attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of meeting people where they are.
She has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown as BACP in her credentials.
Martha encourages a gentle, steady pace when people begin therapy. She aims to help clients build clearer choices and to find ways of coping that fit their daily life. Taking the first step is recognised as a big decision, and she offers practical support along the way.
How Martha Uses Different Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and supports practical changes that reduce distress and improve daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust and abandonment concerns.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the problems, goals and preferences and suggest methods that might help. Together the client and counsellor can try one approach or blend techniques, checking what feels most useful as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose whether to have a face-to-face video conversation or a different option if that suits their routine. Registered or accredited professionals use these methods to help clients apply skills between sessions and to maintain steady progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can I bring to therapy?
Martha supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and self-esteem concerns. She also works with issues such as sleep and eating problems, anger, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to help people speak openly and find small, manageable changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with clients in the United Kingdom. Much of her work involves helping people cope with everyday pressures and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The Start Therapy flow will show available ways to meet when you schedule.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.