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Emma Martin

Emma Martin, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - relationships and anger

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Emma

Emma Martin is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years' experience practising in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, stress, anxiety, addiction and anger. Emma also supports people dealing with changes such as career shifts, bereavement and major life transitions.

Before qualifying as a counsellor she worked in the mental health sector with adults, young adults and families. That background informs her work with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, and with people who have complex needs. She draws on what people bring to sessions rather than forcing a fixed programme.

Her main approaches are client-centred therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy. Client-centred work means she focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own direction. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes. Solution-focused methods look for practical steps that reduce tension and improve day-to-day functioning.

Emma describes herself as non-judgemental and committed to working alongside people as they talk through difficult feelings. She has experience with trauma, addiction, eating concerns, gender dysphoria and compassion fatigue among other issues. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping people manage emotions and improve communication.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Emma uses client-centred therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work in a practical way. Client-centred therapy means she listens closely and mirrors what a person says so they can clarify thoughts and feelings. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck, helping them weigh options and find the reasons they might want to change. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps to reduce stress and manage anger in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Emma will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and circumstances. That collaborative decision happens early on and can be revisited as needs shift.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or other commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video if someone prefers less bandwidth or a quieter conversation. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, addiction, anger and related issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses client-centred listening alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people identify practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience working in the UK, including prior roles in the mental health sector.

Which professional credential does she hold?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to book a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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