- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Attachment work
About Martin
Martin Sugg is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and challenges with motivation and confidence. Martin aims to make it straightforward to bring what matters into the room and talk it through.
He prefers a conversational, person-focused style. Sessions involve exploring thoughts and feelings, noticing patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes to see what helps. Martin draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused methods to guide those steps.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from sleeping and eating difficulties to relationship and intimacy issues. He also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, bereavement, and life transitions. Practical coping skills are offered alongside discussion of deeper relational patterns when useful.
Martin uses elements of dialectical behaviour therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. He also uses client-centred principles to keep conversations grounded in what each person values and needs. The mix of approaches changes depending on what a person wants to focus on.
Sessions aim to be active and focused rather than abstract. Martin invites clients to try techniques between meetings and to review what helped. For people who find social situations difficult, he works step by step to build manageable practice and to reduce avoidance over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Martin often draws on attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how they shape feelings and expectations, which can help with anxiety and intimacy concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce avoidance and build confidence.He treats choosing an approach as a shared process. The therapist and client talk about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those aims. That collaborative stance helps adjust the mix of skills, reflection and practice as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week and to keep momentum between meetings. Some people find shorter check-ins helpful on busy days, while others opt for longer slots to cover deeper issues. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions can fit around work, caregiving or study commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as sleep, eating and relationship difficulties.
How would he work with social anxiety?
He uses conversational, step-by-step work that mixes practical skills and reflection. Small behavioural experiments and cognitive techniques are commonly used.
What experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.