Zoe Powell Martin , BACP

Zoe Powell Martin is an experienced counsellor offering online counselling and psychotherapy, providing a calm and nurturing environment where people can explore their concerns and grow. She emphasizes a collaborative way of working, shaping each session around the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Her practice is guided by shared decision-making and a clear therapeutic direction, with attention to empathy, support and compassion at every stage. Sessions are co-constructed to meet each person’s goals and needs, creating an inclusive space for reflection and change. Zoe holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional commitment to ongoing practice and ethical standards.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop practical skills to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than being driven by them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood and focuses on building a meaningful life alongside psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how early experiences influence current connection, trust and intimacy. It can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues and understanding emotional responses in close bonds.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own experience, offering a non-directive, empathetic presence that supports self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is well suited to people seeking a respectful, collaborative space to examine self-esteem, life changes or identity concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Zoe collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support around work, family and other commitments. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful, solution-focused work through these formats while maintaining an approach tailored to each individual’s circumstances.