Martin Conway, BACP

Martin Conway is a person-centred, humanistic and integrative counsellor who combines warmth with clear therapeutic direction. He is known for a calm, caring presence and a holding disposition while also being able to offer direct, practical feedback when needed. He works with a wide range of people and has particular experience supporting those facing depression, anxiety, stress and addiction.

Martin provides both short-term and longer-term therapeutic work and has substantial experience delivering therapy online, so he can adapt to different needs and schedules. He is accredited by the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. That credential reflects training and practice standards he follows when working with clients.

His integrative style allows him to draw on multiple humanistic and evidence-informed methods to suit each person’s situation, aiming to create a steady therapeutic space where difficult issues can be explored and practical steps considered. Martin approaches relationships, trauma, addiction and mood concerns with sensitivity and a focus on collaborative progress.

Approaches for Online Attachment and Emotional Work

Martin integrates client-centred principles with attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas to tailor online therapy to each person. Client-centred therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental stance that helps people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace and is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and ongoing stress. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape current patterns - it can be particularly helpful for abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy problems and relationship difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, supporting people who are struggling with couple dynamics, grief, or intense interpersonal distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martin collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses so the approach remains practical and relevant. Registered professionals often blend techniques to match what a client brings.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - so people can choose what suits their schedule and comfort. This accessibility makes it easier to maintain regular sessions, manage busy lives, and continue therapeutic momentum across locations and time zones.