Martin Ollington , BACP

Martin Ollington is a counsellor with 16 years of experience who helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. He also supports people facing low mood and self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns and issues connected to identity or intimacy. Martin writes simply and listens closely so clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

He works in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small changes that make daily life easier. Martin encourages people to draw on their own strengths and values while trying different ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings.

Martin uses practical methods from cognitive behavioural approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred listening. He pays attention to how early attachments and relationship patterns shape present problems. That mix lets him help with both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns.

Over his career he has supported people dealing with trauma, parenting strain, career pressures, sleep and eating troubles, and neurodiversity-related challenges. He also works with issues such as compassion fatigue, chronic illness stress and bereavement. Sessions aim to be clear, paced to fit the client, and focused on useful, realistic steps.

Martin practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. He holds BACP registration and draws on many years of practical experience to help people move toward more manageable, meaningful lives.

How Martin links therapy approaches to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to act in ways that match their personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours. It can help with anxiety, sleep and mood problems by giving clear exercises and practical tasks.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Martin will talk with each person about goals, symptoms and what feels most comfortable. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan so the work fits the client's needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing between sessions or want a steady, ongoing way to reflect. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or long journeys while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.