Martin Sugg, BACP

Martin Sugg is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife questions, stress and anxiety. He works with those dealing with loss, addiction, low self-esteem and shifts in motivation. Sessions focus on honest conversation so people can name what feels difficult and decide what to do next.

Martin aims to make the room a calm place to talk without judgment. He encourages practical steps alongside deeper reflection. This balance helps people manage symptoms and notice what matters most to them.

His style draws on approaches that pay attention to relationships and emotions. He uses ideas from attachment work and client-centred therapy to help people understand how past connections shape current feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to tackle unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Across 12 years in practice he has worked with a broad range of issues including grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress and bereavement.

Martin invites people to explore difficult topics at a pace they can manage. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where goals are set together. Readers are encouraged to check session options before booking to make sure the format fits their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape feelings and reactions today. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in current relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a supportive, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and topics for exploration. This approach helps with low self-esteem, grief and the uncertainties that come with midlife.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. That choice is made together and can change as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people speak from a familiar environment and can help maintain continuity through life changes while the therapist and client work on clear goals.