Martin Read

Martin Read is a male, older therapist practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. He is a registered member of The British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy (BACP), which provides an ethical and professional framework for his practice.

He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, anger, motivation difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence, and he also has experience supporting clients with depression.

Martin’s primary approach is Person Centred Therapy. He aims to offer a safe, non-judgemental space and to work from the belief that the client is the expert on their own life. His role is to use his training and experience to follow the client’s lead, helping them to explore feelings and emotions from their own perspective.

Rather than prescribing what a client should do, Martin focuses on helping individuals gain clarity about who they are, identify what they value, and find ways to align their life with those values. He recognises that there is no single solution that fits everyone, because each person brings their own life experiences and beliefs.

He also draws on elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Child Therapy and Mindfulness to shape an approach that fits each client’s needs.

Martin seeks to create a supportive, judgement-free environment where people can share thoughts, emotions, hopes and fears. He understands that the effectiveness of counselling often depends on finding a therapist a client can relate to; if a client feels he is not the right fit, he encourages open communication about that and will support them in looking for another counsellor if that is in their best interests.

Martin is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and checks his account at least once a day Monday to Friday, aiming to respond within 24 hours when contacted.