Martin StubbsBACP

Martin Stubbs is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, depression, ADHD and eating issues. He aims to create an open space where people can speak freely and feel heard. Martin encourages anyone taking the first step towards therapy and acknowledges how much courage that can take.

He works in a straightforward, calm manner and prefers plain conversation over complex jargon. Sessions typically centre on what is happening in a person's life now, and on practical ways to cope day to day. He helps people talk through relationship patterns, family conflict and the emotional aftermath of loss.

Martin also addresses matters such as attachment and abandonment, body image and eating-related worries, and problems that come from blended family dynamics. He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match the approach to each person's needs. His style is collaborative - he and the client set goals and review progress together.

People who value clear feedback and a steady, non-judgemental presence often find this approach helpful. Sessions are conducted in English and are shaped around the concerns brought to the room. Practical next steps are discussed together so plans can fit into everyday life.

Martin holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. He works within the United Kingdom and does not take international clients. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and arrange sessions according to his schedule.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Martin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking, understanding patterns, and practical coping. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding; this is useful for mood difficulties, worry and low motivation. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how early bonds affect current relationships and communication.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Martin treats it as a collaboration: together they review what is helpful, try methods that suit the person's goals, and adjust the plan as needed. The process is gradual, with regular checks on progress and priorities.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats are offered before booking so they fit your routine. Online contact can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about practical details when you book so sessions match your schedule and needs.