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Neil Martin, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

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Neil Martin is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement. He offers short, practical conversations that aim to reduce overwhelm and make next steps clearer. His style is calm and empathetic, with a focus on what people need right now.

Sessions are designed to lower anxiety and ease depressive symptoms so clients can feel some relief and regain a sense of control. He uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person rather than a single method.

Background and approach

Conversations are paced to suit the client's needs and comfort level. Neil has three years of professional experience working with people who are coping with major life changes and losses. He draws on that experience when helping people manage panic, social anxiety, workplace stress and relationship-related distress.

He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame and issues around attachment or abandonment. His work addresses practical problems as well as painful feelings. That can include improving communication, handling separation or divorce, and rebuilding body image and self-esteem after setbacks.

Sessions often involve setting small, achievable goals and practising new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and situations. Neil works in English and accepts international clients. He holds the NCPS credential.

People interested in starting a conversation are invited to use the counselling platform's matching process to find a suitable appointment time.

Approaches and practical online support

Neil uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and trauma. One common approach focuses on breaking problems into small, manageable steps and practising responses that reduce panic and worry. This helps with panic attacks, social anxiety and overwhelming stress.

Another thread of his work concentrates on processing grief and loss, allowing people to name painful feelings and find ways to move forward. This tends to involve gentle reflection and practical coping strategies for difficult days.

Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations when visual cues help. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when typing feels more comfortable than talking.

These remote options make it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to choose the format that best matches practical needs and daily life.

What concerns does Neil commonly help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and bereavement, along with depression and coping with life changes.

What is his style of therapy?

Sessions are supportive and practical, focused on lowering anxiety and helping clients find clearer next steps.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the NCPS credential 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 does he use?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Neil

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Neil Martin, NCPS

Background and approach

Approaches and practical online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety