Martin Ollington , BACP

Martin Ollington is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience, offering practical support to people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and applies his training to help individuals navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and depression.

Martin approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life, and he seeks to build on the strengths clients already possess. He works collaboratively to explore what is getting in the way of a more fulfilling life and to develop realistic steps toward meaningful change.

Recognizing that reaching out for help requires courage, Martin provides steady encouragement and practical tools to support people through difficult transitions. His style is grounded in respect for the client’s story and a focus on helping clients regain a sense of direction and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Martin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide his online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that support a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current connections; it can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy challenges, and issues rooted in abandonment or attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration, helping clients explore their experience at their own pace and build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Martin works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting the work as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor the format to fit individual needs.