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Martyn Oakland, HCPC

Martyn Oakland is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience.

About Martyn

Martyn Oakland is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and life changes. He aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process. Martyn keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.

Background and approach

He creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Conversations look at what is happening now and what patterns may be keeping someone stuck. He often works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, and loneliness.

He also supports people facing midlife challenges, mood disorders, panic attacks and developing self-love. Practical coping strategies are explored alongside talking through painful memories and reactions. Martyn has spent recent years helping people who find it hard to regulate intense emotions.

He uses clear, step‑by‑step ways of working to build better emotional control and reduce overwhelming moments. Sessions aim to teach tools the person can use between meetings. Work with Martyn is collaborative.

He discusses options and adapts his approach to fit each person’s needs. Sessions can be arranged online or by phone to suit different schedules and lifestyles.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
HCPC	PYL042741	May 2027

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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

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Therapeutic approaches and what online therapy offers

Martyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach he uses helps people notice and name strong emotions, learn how those feelings influence behaviour, and practise skills to reduce emotional overwhelm. This is useful for panic attacks, mood swings and intense reactions.

Another approach emphasises exploring relational patterns and attachment. Sessions look at how early experiences shape current relationships and teach practical ways to form healthier connections and reduce loneliness or abandonment fears.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martyn takes a collaborative approach and discusses options with each person. He adapts techniques to match a person’s goals, needs and preferences rather than forcing one method on everyone.

Online therapy with Martyn is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and time allow. Phone sessions can fit into a shorter break and need less internet. Live chat and text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to schedule sessions around work, family and travel.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Martyn help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with major life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Sessions are open and non-judgemental, with a straightforward focus on what matters now and practical steps to help between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the HCPC and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and payments 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 him?

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