- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Martin
Martin Sugg is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression and coping with addictions. He aims to make the first sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to each person.
Martin creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgement. He encourages honest conversation about grief, motivation, confidence and intimate concerns. The emphasis is on exploring practical steps that fit a person's life rather than long lists of techniques.
In therapy he draws on approaches that look at how we relate to others and to ourselves. He uses Client‑Centred work to prioritise the individual's experience and Cognitive Behavioural techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Emotionally focused ideas and attachment‑based thinking help when relationship patterns and closeness are the issue.
Sessions are collaborative, with Martin helping people set goals and try things between meetings. He invites steady progress rather than instant fixes and checks in about what is and is not working. That way sessions build useful habits and clearer thinking.
Martin is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works in English and accepts international clients. If someone wants a practical, conversational approach to money worries, career stress or life change, he offers a calm, measured way to work through those concerns.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment‑based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behaviour, helping people understand why they respond to closeness or distance in certain ways. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel heard and can discover their own answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify upsetting thoughts and tests small changes in thinking and behaviour to reduce stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Martin works collaboratively to decide what methods suit each person's goals and preferences, and he checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when days are busy. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help people maintain a steady routine while working on issues such as anxiety, grief, addiction or relationship patterns.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martin work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self‑esteem and depression, among other issues such as relationship and career worries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and collaborative, combining client‑centred listening with practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, 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 are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Martin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.