Emma Martin, BACP
Emma Martin is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through difficult experiences.
About Emma
Emma Martin is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people through difficult experiences. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years’ experience working in the United Kingdom. Emma aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and understood.
She has prior experience in the mental health sector supporting adults, young adults, and people from a range of backgrounds.
Background and approach
More recently she has worked with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse, and with people facing complex needs. This work informs how she responds to trauma and distress in sessions. Emma helps with a wide range of concerns including relationship problems, grief, parenting strains, stress and anxiety, addictions, and eating and body image issues.
She also supports people dealing with career pressures, low self-esteem, anger, and issues related to gender dysphoria and LGBT matters. Her approach centres on listening and building a trusting relationship. She draws on person-centred principles combined with solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to help people identify small, practical steps forward.
Emma follows the Ethical Framework for counselling professions and keeps her practice up to date. Sessions are offered in English and she works with people across the UK. Practical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404165 | June 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Emma lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Emma names
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of sessions, focusing on being heard and understood. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own way forward. It suits concerns like grief, trauma, relationship issues, and low self-esteem.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method for people who want to make changes but feel unsure how to start. The therapist helps explore ambivalence and supports small steps towards goals, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, and coping with major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods together. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to practical needs and personal comfort.
Online formats offer practical benefits for people juggling busy lives. Video calls recreate face-to-face dialogue, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can suit quick check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter, flexible exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs while still focusing on meaningful progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor address?
She supports people with a broad range of issues including relationship difficulties, grief, parenting, stress, anxiety, addictions, eating and body image problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem.
What is the core style of therapy offered?
The work is person-centred, meaning the focus is on listening and building a trusting relationship. Emma also uses solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help identify practical steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has four years' experience in the UK mental health sector, including roles supporting adults, young adults, and people with complex needs. More recently she has worked with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.