Martha Burling , BACP

Martha Burling is a counsellor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction. She also supports those coping with grief, low self-esteem, motivation problems and relationship worries. Her approach aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and direct. She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and welcomes straightforward conversations.

In sessions she focuses on building a non-judgemental space where clients can speak openly. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can make sense of their feelings. She works alongside clients to find practical ways to handle day-to-day problems and emotional overwhelm.

Martha uses a mix of well known approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to build helpful habits. Attachment-based ideas are used when patterns from relationships are getting in the way.

Over six years of practice in the United Kingdom have shaped a calm, steady style. Martha holds BACP accreditation, which indicates professional registration with a recognised UK body. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text messaging to fit different routines.

People contact her for a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, caregiver stress, career change and midlife challenges. She aims to work collaboratively so each person leaves with clearer options and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and move toward valued actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes by encouraging small steps that match what matters to the client.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety and problems such as sleep or low motivation.

Martha views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust them as therapy progresses.

Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit varied routines and needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and text formats suit quick check-ins or those who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility limits while keeping the focus on practical change.