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Martin Sugg, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Martin Sugg welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. He aims to help clients reduce stress and anxiety, manage addiction and mood concerns, and rebuild confidence in everyday life. He uses plain language and a steady approach in sessions.

Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small changes might help. Martin encourages honest sharing and works to create a calm, non-judgemental space for those moments that feel hard to talk about.

Background and approach

Over 12 years he has supported people with grief, relationship difficulty, low self‑esteem, and sleep or eating problems. He also helps with longer‑term issues such as bipolar mood patterns, ADHD, and reactions to trauma and abuse. Practical coping skills are combined with chances to make sense of feelings and past experiences.

Martin draws on approaches that centre on attachment, emotions, and thinking patterns. That mix lets sessions be both reflective and action‑oriented depending on what a person needs. He adapts the pace and tools to suit each individual.

Sessions are available across the United Kingdom and to international clients in English. Appointments can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How this therapist uses different approaches online

Attachment‑based work focuses on how early connections shape current relationships and emotional patterns; it helps people understand trust, closeness, and recurring fears of abandonment. Client‑centred therapy means the person leads the conversation while the counsellor reflects and supports, which is useful for building confidence and clarity. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours together and helps people try small, practical changes that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful, and then shape sessions together. That shared planning helps keep therapy relevant and focused on what the person wants to change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions suit people who prefer not to use video or have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text‑based messaging allow brief check‑ins, writing through difficult thoughts, or fitting support around work and family commitments. These options make it easier to keep a regular therapy rhythm without long journeys.
What concerns does Martin work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self‑esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, career matters, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He combines attachment‑based, client‑centred, cognitive behavioural (CBT), dialectical behaviour (DBT), and emotionally‑focused ways of working to match the person and the problem.
How much experience does he have?
Martin has 12 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as supplied in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging depending on what suits the client.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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