Emma Martin , BACP

Emma Martin is a fully qualified person-centred therapist and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. She brings over four years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom, having worked across the mental health sector with adults, young adults, and families.

Before training as a therapist, Emma supported people in a range of community and clinical settings, and more recently she has worked with both male and female survivors of rape, sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic abuse. That experience contributes to a broad understanding of how traumatic events can affect thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and she has supported many people with complex needs from all walks of life.

Emma recognises that life can present difficult challenges such as illness, bereavement, family conflict, and relationship problems. She believes that speaking with an experienced professional can change how a person copes and feels. For Emma, the person-centred approach is central - she values the therapeutic relationship and sees it as the foundation of meaningful change. She considers it a privilege to accompany people on their journey toward greater wellbeing.

Emma is bound by the Ethical Framework for counselling professions and keeps her practice up to date with developments in the field. Her therapeutic experience includes supporting people with addiction, bereavement including bereavement through suicide, trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, gender dysphoria, dementia, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, dissociative difficulties, bipolar disorder, and domestic abuse. She aims to offer a non-judgemental, accepting presence and to stay alongside clients in a genuine and supportive way as they work through what is going on for them.

Approaches that inform online therapeutic care

Emma works from a person-centred foundation, which emphasises empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship. In this approach the therapist creates a supportive environment where clients are heard and can explore their feelings and values, which is helpful for issues like grief, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy, a practical approach that helps people identify goals and small, achievable steps to move forward. This method can be useful for addressing stress, coping with life changes, and practical problems where clients want focused progress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is an active part of the therapy process. Emma works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to guide the work toward meaningful change.