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Martin Sugg

Martin Sugg

United Kingdom

Gentle, practical support for stress and sleep issues

  • 12 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom ยท 107534
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Focus on relationships
  • Practical coping strategies
  • Respectful listening

About Martin

Martin Sugg is a counsellor who aims to help people who are worn out by stress, anxiety or sleep problems. He works with people struggling with addiction, grief, low self-esteem and mood difficulties. He encourages a straightforward conversation so people can say what they think and feel without being judged.

Martin offers a calm, focused space where clients can explore what is behind their struggles. He pays attention to how relationships and attachment affect everyday patterns. Sessions look at thoughts, emotions and behaviour to find practical ways to cope better day to day.

Over 12 years Martin has worked with people facing many life challenges, including chronic illness, caregiving strain, bereavement and changes such as separation or retirement. He also supports people dealing with issues around intimacy, body image and work stress.

His way of working draws on client-centred listening alongside approaches that address emotions and thinking patterns. That mix helps people understand why they react in certain ways and try out different responses. Martin describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client sets goals and he offers tools to reach them.

Sessions are aimed at practical change and clearer understanding rather than quick fixes. People who come to him often want steadier sleep, less anxiety and better ways to manage difficult feelings. To begin, users should confirm the current session options before booking.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns in close connections. It can help people understand fears around intimacy, abandonment and trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's needs. This is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.

The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions around work and family commitments. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and can pick what best fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also addresses sleeping problems and parenting strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He combines client-centred listening with approaches that look at emotions and thinking patterns, aiming for practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

He has 12 years of professional experience working in the UK with people facing a wide range of life challenges.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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