Martin Read , BACP

Martin Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). As a BACP-registered practitioner, he follows recognised ethical standards and aims to create a safe therapeutic environment while supporting people working through stress, anxiety, anger, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression.

Martin’s core orientation is Person Centred Therapy, which places the client at the centre of the therapeutic process. He works from the belief that each person is the expert on their own life, and his role is to offer trained, empathic support that helps individuals explore feelings, clarify values and move toward meaningful change. He does not use a one size fits all method; instead he listens to each person’s unique history and priorities.

To tailor his work he integrates elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Child Therapy and mindfulness practices. This blended approach allows him to adapt sessions to what each client needs in the moment. He aims to provide a non-judgemental space and recognises that a strong therapeutic fit matters, so he encourages honest feedback and will support clients who decide they need a different counsellor. Martin is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and aims to check his account at least once a day Monday to Friday to respond within 24 hours.

Person-Centred Approaches and Online Therapy

Martin works primarily with Person Centred Therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people explore feelings, gain clarity about what matters to them, and build self-understanding that supports changes in how they relate to stress, anxiety and self-worth.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a practical approach that helps individuals notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that move them toward those values. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactive responses to strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Martin works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. Online therapy offers flexible access to this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work and family commitments and to maintain continuity of care even when life is busy.