Martha Burling, BACP

Martha Burling is a United Kingdom-based therapist with six years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She brings practical experience and a steady, empathetic presence to her work.

Her practice focuses on supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence difficulties, and depression. Martha blends attentive listening with practical strategies to help clients navigate daily challenges and build coping skills that fit their lives.

She works to establish an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and explored with empathy. Sessions are framed around collaboration, helping clients identify achievable steps and develop tools to manage emotions and circumstances more effectively.

Martha recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and approachability. She encourages those ready to take that first step and offers steady support as they begin to work toward clearer goals and improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to move toward what matters most in their lives. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation challenges by building psychological flexibility and values-led action.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that formed in early relationships and how those patterns show up in adult life. This approach is helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, grief, and concerns about intimacy by creating clearer understanding and more secure ways of connecting.

Martha approaches treatment collaboratively, recognising that the right method varies by person. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then blends approaches as necessary so therapy fits each individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Martha is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide greater flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing support between appointments, and make it easier for people to access registered professionals from home or other convenient locations.