Martha Burling, BACP

Martha Burling is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, problems with sleeping and eating, and the strain of life changes. Martha uses a warm, non-judgemental style so people can say what they need to say without feeling judged.

She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings are welcomed. Conversations focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges and rebuild confidence. Martha works with each person at their own pace and keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most right now.

Martha combines a few evidence-informed approaches to tailor sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build different coping skills. Attachment-based ideas help when past relationships affect current life and intimacy.

With six years of professional experience and BACP registration, she aims to make the first steps into therapy feel doable. The work often includes practical exercises between sessions and short-term goal setting. Martha encourages people to notice small changes and to build on them gradually.

If you are unsure what to expect, she supports a calm, steady start and will help you plan the next step together.

How Martha's approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, identify what matters to them, and take small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours in everyday life, which can help with stress, low mood and sleeping or eating difficulties. Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationship patterns shape current relationships and intimacy, and can help when trust or closeness is difficult.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try different ideas to see what fits. Sessions are collaborative, and the plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not detailed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and everyday life, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows practical exercises and homework to be reviewed together during appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose an approach that suits your needs and preferences, and will work with you to schedule sessions that fit your routine.