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Martin Porritt, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefAnger management

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Martin Porritt is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He sees clients in English and accepts international clients.

Martin emphasises the person's own knowledge of their life and looks for strengths to build on during therapy. He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding small, practical steps to change things that feel stuck.

Background and approach

Conversations are paced to suit the individual and aim to make difficult topics easier to talk about. Martin also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and dealing with guilt and shame. He supports people exploring life purpose, sexuality, mood problems, panic attacks and building self-love.

The work is grounded in real-life goals rather than abstract theory. Appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Martin uses these formats to make therapy more flexible and to meet different needs and routines.

Sessions are arranged via an online matching and scheduling process. Clients begin by completing a short questionnaire to match with a therapist and then book sessions according to availability. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Martin aims to create a steady, supportive process for people ready to take the first step.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Martin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical change. One common approach is short-term problem-focused work that helps people identify patterns maintaining their distress and try new ways of responding; this can be useful for panic, mood difficulties and managing anger. Another is trauma-informed talking therapy that helps people gently process painful experiences and build coping skills for flashbacks or intrusive memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and choose methods that fit the situation. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller sense of each other is helpful. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or suit people with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing reflection and shorter exchanges between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and different routines.

What concerns does this counsellor address?

He works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger, plus related issues such as communication problems and divorce.

What is his style of therapy?

The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on understanding current difficulties and taking small, manageable steps toward change.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working with people in therapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds BACP registration and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Appointments can be by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Martin Porritt, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with addictions