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Martha Burling, BACP

Martha Burling is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.

About Martha

Martha Burling is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief and problems with self-esteem. She also works with issues such as addictions, trauma and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Martha aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms that starting therapy takes courage. Her approach is warm and straightforward. She creates a space where people can talk without fear of judgment and with a sense of understanding.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical ways to manage daily life and the feelings that get in the way of doing what matters. Martha uses a mix of methods that suit each person.

She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt is getting in the way, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build values-based action, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses attachment-informed and client-centred ideas to keep conversations rooted in the client's experience.

Work in sessions can include learning small, repeatable skills, trying out new behaviours between meetings, and talking through painful memories at a pace that feels tolerable. Martha places emphasis on clear, practical steps that can be used between sessions. She invites people to shape their goals and the pace of therapy.

Her practice supports people who are navigating life changes, career stress, caregiver strain, body image or impulse control difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and issues around isolation and forgiveness. Sessions are conducted in English and delivered online by phone, video, chat or text messaging.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	379718	July 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 Martha lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Martha names

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How Martha’s approaches work online

Trauma-Focused Therapy gently addresses painful memories and their ongoing effects. It helps people notice triggers and learn ways to reduce intense reactions so they can carry out everyday tasks more easily. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values-driven action and noticing difficult thoughts without letting them block meaningful steps. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and for people who feel stuck by worry or perfectionism.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will talk with each person about their priorities, goals and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and can adapt the plan as progress is made, keeping the client involved in every step.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins, reflection between sessions or ongoing coaching-style contact. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and self-esteem. Additional problems supported include parenting strain, chronic illness, body image and career challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm, direct and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional practice working with individuals on emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and region apply?

She holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does charging and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin sessions?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.