Emma Martin, BACP

Emma Martin is a person-centred therapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), bringing four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She began her career working across the mental health sector with adults, young adults, and families, and more recently has supported both male and female survivors of rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic abuse. Her experience spans a range of settings and complex needs, which has informed a compassionate and grounded approach to therapy.

Emma understands that life can present difficult and stressful experiences such as illness, bereavement, family problems, and relationship challenges. She believes the therapeutic relationship itself is central to change, and she favours a person-centred approach that prioritises being listened to and understood. Over the course of her work she has supported people dealing with addiction, bereavement including loss through suicide, trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, gender dysphoria, dementia, self-harm, dissociation, bipolar presentations, and domestic abuse, to name but a few.

Clients can expect a non-judgmental and genuine presence; Emma aims to accept each person and their values while accompanying them through change. She follows the ethical framework for counselling professions and keeps her practice up to date through continued professional engagement.

Person-Centred and Solution-Focused Online Support

Emma Martin works with approaches that put the client and their goals at the centre of therapy. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and a collaborative relationship so that people can explore feelings and experiences at their own pace - it can be helpful for grief, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and general life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change - it is often used when addressing addictions or behaviours a person wants to change. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable goals to move someone toward the life they want, which can be useful for stress, problem-solving, and coping with immediate challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Emma will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This partnership helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and helpful.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer remote support. These options allow registered professionals to provide consistent care while making it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.