Martin Porritt , BACP

Martin Porritt is a UK-based therapist who works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He also supports clients dealing with communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, questions about life purpose, mood disorders, panic and panic attacks, self-love, and sexuality. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each person's situation and goals.

Holding BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Martin brings five years of clinical experience to his practice. He approaches each client with respect for their expertise in their own life, helping to identify strengths and resources that can be used to move through challenges. He encourages people to see the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process.

Martin provides therapy in English and accepts clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. He is available through a range of remote formats to make engaging in therapy more accessible and to fit different lifestyles and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Martin applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal-oriented, helping clients address unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors that contribute to difficulties such as anxiety, mood struggles, or relationship conflict. These approaches focus on developing coping skills, building healthier responses, and creating clear steps toward change.

He also uses trauma-informed methods to help people process painful experiences at a pace that feels manageable, offering ways to reduce distress and rebuild a sense of safety and agency after trauma or abuse. For grief and loss, Martin provides supportive, focused work that helps people navigate mourning and adjust to life changes while honoring what has been lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Martin collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the work as progress unfolds. Online therapy with him is delivered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit schedules and geographical boundaries while making consistent therapeutic support more accessible.