Martha Burling, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Stress and anxiety
Sleep and rest
Grief and loss

About Martha

Martha Burling is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and sleep-related concerns. She also supports people coping with grief, addiction, low self-esteem and life changes. Martha has six years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Martha aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive and emotion-focused techniques, and attachment-based thinking. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.

Martha works collaboratively with people to set realistic goals and check progress along the way. She emphasises developing skills that can be used outside sessions, such as grounding, behaviour experiments and clarity around values and priorities.

Many clients come for help with recurring worry, difficulty sleeping, relationship patterns, or coping after loss. Martha also supports people facing career stress, parenting strain, chronic health challenges and problems tied to self-image. She encourages small changes that add up to steadier days.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is then arranged according to therapist availability.

Approaches you can use in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifies what matters most so actions can match values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and problems that recur over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for worry, sleep problems and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods that suit them. That way the plan feels practical and is adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online counselling easier to fit around work and family life, or useful when a shorter check-in is needed. It can allow regular contact without travel and makes it simpler to use skills learned in sessions during everyday routines. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use ACT and CBT, can tailor online work to focus on sleep habits, anxiety management and building new routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

Martha supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and sleeping issues, plus grief, addictions, self-esteem and many life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She offers a warm, non-judgemental space and works in a conversational way. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills to manage day-to-day challenges.

How much experience does she have?

The counsellor has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are relevant?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.