Martin Sugg, BACP
Martin Sugg is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and grief.
About Martin
Martin Sugg is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. He works with issues such as low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain and trauma and abuse. He aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and human.
Martin brings 12 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. He uses clear, conversational sessions to let clients talk through what matters to them. The goal is to build a non-judgemental space where concerns can be named and understood.
Background and approach
In sessions he draws on several practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. Attachment-based ideas help people see how early relationships affect current ways of relating.
Martin also uses client-centred practice to follow the person’s pace and priorities. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and trauma-focused methods are part of his toolkit when problems include intense emotions or past harm. He tailors the mix to each person rather than using a single fixed method.
People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. Martin describes his work as immersive in the sense that he encourages honest reflection and steady progress. He supports clients through coping with life changes, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and many other concerns.
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 107534 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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 Martin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Martin names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Martin uses a small number of approaches that translate well to online work. Trauma-focused therapy helps people address the effects of past harm by safely revisiting memories and building coping skills to reduce distress. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses and helps people develop new ways of relating and regulating emotion. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising alternative ways of thinking and acting.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences and recommend a mix of methods that feels appropriate. You and the therapist review progress together and adjust the plan as needed.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face across distance. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit times when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties or mobility limits while keeping the focus on making steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Martin works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and many related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines clear, conversational sessions with practical techniques. Sessions aim to be client-centred and goal focused while exploring emotional patterns and past experiences.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and he accepts people located outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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