- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem work
- ACT and CBT methods
About Martha
Martha Burling is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults on common early-adulthood pressures such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and also helps with grief and coping after loss.
Martha focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She encourages people to talk through what is on their mind and to notice which thoughts and actions cause repetitive problems. Sessions aim to identify small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Her background includes work with addiction-related concerns and coping strategies for overwhelming emotions. Martha also supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, communication difficulties, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She offers help for clients wrestling with career doubts, life changes and questions about purpose.
In the room she uses approaches that help people notice patterns and try new responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build clearer thinking and values-based action. Attachment-based ideas also inform how she talks about relationships and closeness.
Martha works in English and practises within the UK. She describes the early stages of getting started as a collaborative process, beginning with a short questionnaire and a first session to set goals. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How Martha uses different online approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide what matters to them. It focuses on small committed actions tied to personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and develop new coping skills for stress, depression and sleep problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape trust and intimacy. This approach can be useful for people who struggle with closeness, abandonment worries or repeated relationship difficulties.
Martha treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The aim is to be practical and to review what is or is not helping over time.
Confirm the current online session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include greater flexibility to fit sessions around study or work, the ability to choose quieter surroundings, and options that avoid travel time. Some formats may be quicker check-ins while others allow longer therapy sessions, so check the available session types when you sign up.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She keeps conversations practical and direct, helping clients notice patterns and try small changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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