Emma Martin

Emma Martin is a BACP counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working. She focuses on creating a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings. Emma draws on four years of experience supporting people with relationship issues, anxiety, grief and wider life changes.

Before training as a counsellor she worked in the mental health sector with adults, young adults and families. That background informs how she listens to complex stories and notices the practical pressures that affect day-to-day life. Emma has also worked with survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse and brings that practical experience into sessions.

Her practice often focuses on practical goals such as managing stress, coping with bereavement, and rebuilding self-esteem after relationship breakdown. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and solution-focused steps to build small, achievable plans. Emma’s person-centred stance means she follows the client’s pace and priorities in each meeting.

Emma maintains membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and keeps up with developments in the field. She describes her role as accompanying people through difficult times, staying alongside them without judgement as they work towards feeling better.

People who choose Emma can expect straightforward, practical conversations aimed at helping them manage emotions, relationships and life transitions. If you are unsure whether she is the right fit, use the Start Therapy button to answer a short questionnaire and book according to availability.

How Emma’s approaches translate to online therapy

Emma draws on person-centred practice to make space for a client’s story, offering attentive listening and acceptance while the person talks through feelings and decisions. This approach helps when someone needs time to be heard and to make sense of painful events.

Motivational interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change. It focuses on exploring ambivalence and building motivation in practical steps, which can suit issues like addiction, behaviour change and getting unstuck. Solution-focused therapy looks for small, achievable actions rather than lengthy problem analysis, and it helps people build clearer next steps for coping with stress, relationships or career concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Emma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and comfort level. She adapts the mix of listening, motivational conversation and goal-setting to match what the client wants to achieve.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days and avoiding travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to bring progress into everyday routines.