Martha Ash, BACP
Counsellor focusing on connection and clarity
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- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- Warm supportive style
About Martha
Martha Ash is a counsellor who focuses on helping people make sense of difficult moments. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. Martha uses a warm, grounded style that aims to make people feel heard and understood.
Martha practises person-centred therapy, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of sessions. She believes honesty, empathy and human connection allow people to explore what matters to them. She does not offer quick fixes but provides steady support while clients work through issues.
Her background includes study in psychology and she uses elements from other approaches when they fit the person’s needs. These include some cognitive behavioural techniques, somatic awareness and wider wellbeing ideas. Martha chooses practical tools as they become useful rather than following a fixed set of rules.
Clients come for a range of concerns, including relationships, family matters, grief, trauma, addiction and career worries. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, body image, attachment questions and ageing issues. Martha aims to help people spot patterns and build clearer ways of coping.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as a professional credential. Sessions take place in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. To start, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Martha values transparency and will discuss what she can offer from the first meeting. If the fit feels right she will work alongside the person to set goals and make steady progress.
Martha practises person-centred therapy, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of sessions. She believes honesty, empathy and human connection allow people to explore what matters to them. She does not offer quick fixes but provides steady support while clients work through issues.
Her background includes study in psychology and she uses elements from other approaches when they fit the person’s needs. These include some cognitive behavioural techniques, somatic awareness and wider wellbeing ideas. Martha chooses practical tools as they become useful rather than following a fixed set of rules.
Clients come for a range of concerns, including relationships, family matters, grief, trauma, addiction and career worries. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, body image, attachment questions and ageing issues. Martha aims to help people spot patterns and build clearer ways of coping.
She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as a professional credential. Sessions take place in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English. To start, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Martha values transparency and will discuss what she can offer from the first meeting. If the fit feels right she will work alongside the person to set goals and make steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Martha’s approaches translate to online work
Martha bases her work on person-centred therapy, which focuses on building a trusting relationship through openness, empathy and acceptance. This approach helps people feel understood as they look at anxiety, relationship questions and major life transitions.She also draws on some cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small practical changes. These techniques are useful for mood, worry and stress because they give clear steps to test between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Martha will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to use. That means the plan can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online work can fit into busy schedules and make it easier to attend from different locations. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, or sessions without video when that is preferred, which can help people manage time, distractions or low energy. Registered or accredited professionals often find online therapy a practical way to keep continuity of care while matching the approach to each person’s life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martha commonly help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and family issues, grief, addiction and parenting stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and person-centred, focusing on honest, empathetic connection. Practical techniques are used when they suit the person's goals.
How long has she been practising?
Martha has three years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK arrange sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.