Martin Sugg, BACP

Martin Sugg meets people who are anxious, overwhelmed or stuck and helps them take small, steady steps forward. He creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Martin writes in a direct, down-to-earth way to make talking about hard things easier and clearer.

Martin has practised in the United Kingdom for 12 years and holds BACP accreditation. He draws on a mix of approaches so sessions can focus on what a person needs in the moment. That might mean working on patterns from early relationships or learning practical skills to manage difficult moods.

Sessions are designed to be collaborative. Martin listens first, then helps people set goals they feel comfortable working towards. He uses straightforward language and gentle challenge rather than jargon or lectures.

Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addiction and self‑esteem. He also supports people dealing with relationship strains, trauma and intimacy-related questions, and life changes such as divorce or illness.

Practical work can include identifying unhelpful thinking habits, learning emotional regulation skills, and exploring attachment and relationship dynamics. Martin aims for therapy that feels useful in day-to-day life and connected to what matters most to each person.

How certain approaches work in online therapy

Attachment‑based work focuses on patterns learned in early relationships. It helps people see how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions. This can be useful for issues like trust, intimacy and attachment difficulties.

Client‑centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. It relies on careful listening, empathy and reflection so people can find their own solutions and build confidence in their decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods to try, and adjust them as needs and goals become clearer. That means approaches can shift from skills practice to deeper relational work when appropriate.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑in calls when a full session is not needed. It also lets people use visual or written tools during sessions and practice skills between meetings.