Martyn Oakland, HCPC

Martyn Oakland is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. He supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and major life changes such as a midlife crisis. He aims to create an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged.

He listens in a straightforward and compassionate way. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps to feel steadier day to day. Martyn works alongside clients to explore patterns such as abandonment worries, attachment difficulties, guilt, shame and feelings of isolation.

Over the last three years he has worked specifically with people who struggle to regulate strong emotions, including those with Borderline Personality Disorder or similar traits. That experience has shaped how he supports people through intense moods and panic attacks, and how he helps rebuild self-care and self-love.

Martyn is registered with the HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, which is the credential shown in his details. He offers a calm, non-judgemental tone and practical focus in sessions. His aim is to help people manage symptoms and make changes that fit their life.

People who reach out usually want steady support and clear next steps. Martyn works collaboratively to identify small, manageable goals and to track progress over time.

Approaches that support emotional regulation and life transitions

Martyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and navigate major life changes. One common approach focuses on recognising and naming emotions, learning practical tools to reduce overwhelm, and building routines that support steadier moods. This helps with panic attacks, mood swings and day-to-day stress.

Another approach centres on exploring attachment and relational patterns. It looks at how past experiences shape current relationships, and helps people try different ways of relating that reduce fear of abandonment and loneliness. This work can be useful for improving relationship dynamics and self-love.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Martyn will talk through options and tailor methods to a person's needs, goals and preferences. He treats the choice of techniques as a collaborative decision and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining regular contact and practising new skills between meetings.