Martin | Integrative therapist, MNCPS Acc.

Registrations

• NCPS - the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
• TCUK - Therapycounselling UK

Specialisations

What type of support do you offer? 

Therapy is two people engaged in conversation, focused on one’s personal growth and healing. This process is as unique as each individual and rarely straightforward. You are the expert on you, my job is to help you to develop this expertise safely, with enough space, support, challenge and the tools needed to navigate this as well as possible.

What methods do you use in therapy?

My training was integrative and humanistic, covering a broad range of counselling and psychotherapy methods, including Gestalt, existential, person-centred, attachment, transactional analysis, cognitive behavioural theories. Additionally, I've developed my own interest in psychodynamic and transpersonal theories.

How do you tailor these to meet individual needs?

My job is to find and use approaches that benefit you, and the supportive and empathetic relationship where you feel empowered to explore your experiences. This is something we'll do collaboratively, and at a pace and rhythm that is set by you.

What can I expect from a typical therapy session?

Sessions can begin by discussing recent experiences; the thoughts or feelings that seem in most need of your attention. Or with focus on certain life events that brought you here. Or by taking the time to prepare for either of the above. Throughout the session, I’ll listen and will ask questions; providing support, challenge or feedback as seems needed, to encourage, expression, reflection and self-awareness.

How do you relate to your clients? 

A good therapist is someone you trust, can easily talk to, and who is engaged and led by listening - I offer this as best I can. The fit between client and therapist seems to be about connection, collaboration and comfort. It’s one of the reasons that I offer an initial phone session for free.

What’s your experience been like as a therapist? 

This has been a deeply fulfilling experience, a long planned second career, a vocation that allows me to work with people at relational depth towards meaningful change. It is gratifying work that I genuinely enjoy.

How do you ensure confidentiality and privacy?

Everything that happens within our therapy sessions is strictly confidential, unless there is a chance of significant harm to you or another. I work in accordance with the Code of Ethical Practice from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, which requires my work to be supervised professionally. I may discuss some of our work with my supervisor, but in terms of identifiable details, only share a client's first name. My notes are anonymised, encrypted and protected by 2-Step Verification. Details are kept in accordance with GDPR regulations and I'm registered with the ICO (ZB652852). For further details, please see my privacy notice. 

How long would you expect therapy to last - is it short term/ long term? 

I recommend reviewing progress every six sessions, but the duration of therapy varies. Some clients quickly cover ground, and get what they need after a handful of sessions. Other clients take longer, working on difficulties that may be older and deeper; this can take as long as it needs to. The duration and use of therapy is entirely up to you.

What times would you be available as ideally I'd be looking for sessions after work?

I work online, in person and on the phone, Monday to Friday. Please let me know your preferred days and times and I'll do my best to find a session that works for you.

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Fees

I offer an initial phone session for free, with sessions lasting for 50 minutes. My rate is £65 for in-person sessions, £55 for online, with a £10 discount for students and individuals receiving support through Universal Credit. 

Availability (Opening hours)

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