Martha Burling , BACP

Martha Burling is a United Kingdom-based therapist with six years of professional experience and a BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression, and she also supports clients with a wide range of life and relationship challenges.

Martha focuses on creating an open, empathetic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. In therapy she collaborates with each person to explore practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulties, build motivation, and strengthen coping skills. Her approach aims to help clients regain a sense of control and clarity as they navigate change, loss, or ongoing struggles.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Martha emphasizes a respectful, client-centered process that adapts to individual needs and goals. She is committed to guiding people through the first steps and supporting sustained progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online sessions with Martha Burling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it is often used to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement with life. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections, helping people improve intimacy, trust, and emotional regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to relieve symptoms and develop practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Martha works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions to what will be most useful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit sessions around work, family, or mobility needs. These options make regular, ongoing support easier to maintain while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress over time.