Martha Cheesman , BACP

Martha Cheesman is a counsellor who supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions and many other life stresses. She also helps with issues around self-esteem, parenting strain, career shifts, ADHD and challenges linked to body image or eating and sleeping problems. Martha works in English and Spanish and sees international clients from the United Kingdom.

Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She aims to make people feel heard and respected while they talk through painful or confusing events. Sessions pay attention to how thoughts, feelings and relationships interact, and to how people make meaning of their lives.

Martha draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centred listening to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioural techniques are included where practical steps and thought patterns need direct attention.

She describes her practice as holistic, welcoming discussion of mind, body and spiritual concerns when clients bring them up. Martha uses trauma-informed and mindfulness ideas alongside existential themes about purpose and self-worth. The work often focuses on building everyday skills and small changes that feel manageable.

With ten years practising in a more specialised counselling role, Martha brings experience working across cultures and ages. Her BACP registration is shown as BACP. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions can use gentle reflection to notice how attachment shapes reactions, which is helpful for relationship worries, abandonment themes and intimacy concerns.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and following the client’s priorities. In this approach the counsellor provides empathic presence while clients name their goals and values; it suits people seeking a trusting space to sort out identity, self-worth and life direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thought patterns and small behavioural changes. When practical steps are needed for anxiety, mood or sleep problems, CBT techniques can be used in session and practised between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on needs, goals and preferences. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and changing direction if needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular support. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits a short break. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, reflective writing or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel.