- Client-centred therapy
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship concerns
About Martha
Martha Ash is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and the kinds of life changes that often come in early adulthood. Martha also helps with issues such as addiction, grief, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career stress and depression.
Her practice is grounded in client-centred therapy, which places the relationship at the centre of the work. Sessions focus on being listened to and understood without judgement. Martha aims to offer steady presence rather than quick fixes, and she explains what she can offer clearly at the start.
She brings a background in psychology into sessions and uses that alongside client-centred ways of working. When useful, she also draws on practical techniques to help with thinking patterns and bodily awareness. These are applied in simple, practical ways rather than overwhelming theory.
Martha often supports people coping with complex personal histories, including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment-related difficulties and the impact of chronic illness. She also works with issues around kink and alternative sexual cultures, blended family dynamics, codependency and communication problems.
People who prefer straightforward, relational work tend to find her style accessible. She encourages clients to notice what helps and to be involved in deciding the next steps. To begin, clients use the site matching process and schedule an initial session to see if the relationship feels right.
Client-centred approaches and online working
Client-centred therapy places the relationship between counsellor and client at the core. It involves open listening, reflecting back what is said, and supporting people to find their own insights. This approach is helpful for anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem and adjustment to life changes.Martha also draws on psychological ideas and somatic awareness to give practical support. Psychological techniques can help notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, while somatic awareness helps people recognise how stress shows up in the body. These methods can assist with trauma, grief, addiction and chronic stress alongside person-centred work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which way of working fits best. That choice is made together and can change over time as needs shift.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or travel, reduce time spent commuting and allow people to meet from familiar surroundings. Some formats also make short check-ins simpler when life feels busy, while others work better for longer reflective sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements during the initial booking.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Martha works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and body image issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career worries and depression.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a client-centred way that emphasises the relationship. She also uses practical techniques from psychology and somatic awareness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking process.
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