Martyn Pars, BACP, NCPS
A steady counsellor for life changes
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- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic insight
- Video and telephone
About Martyn
He draws on client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to guide conversations. Sessions are intended to feel warm and non-judgemental. Martyn encourages clients to use their own insight while he listens and reflects back what matters most to them.
Martyn spent time working in a large corporate employee assistance welfare service, supporting people with issues from workplace stress to self-harm and late-life neurodiversity diagnoses. He also runs a private practice in Cheltenham and Gloucester and offers telephone and video therapy to adults across the UK. He has four years of counselling experience.
He holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is on the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society register, NCPS. Martyn has undertaken online-specific training and is recognised at level 1 by the Association of Counselling and Therapy Online, ACTO.
Sessions can include mindfulness, meditation and aspects of spirituality if the client wishes. He also offers executive coaching and packages can be discussed on request. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship and on being understood. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what matters and helps people find their own solutions. It can help with everyday stress, anxiety, self-esteem and life transitions.Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to recurring patterns and past experiences that shape current feelings and behaviour. It can be useful for understanding relationship issues, attachment difficulties and deep-rooted emotional responses.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit you. This may mean drawing more on listening and support at first, then exploring deeper patterns if that feels right.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week without travel and being able to check in from different locations across the UK. Video sessions let you see facial cues and body language, while telephone sessions can work well when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited. Confirm the current session options and scheduling details before booking so you know what formats are available.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and depression, as well as grief, career and relationship concerns. There is also experience with ADHD, LGBT issues, trauma, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Martyn uses client-centred sessions that focus on listening and understanding, alongside psychodynamic ideas that look at deeper patterns. Sessions aim to feel warm, compassionate and non-judgemental.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience, including work in an employee assistance welfare service and in private practice in Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Which credentials and professional registers does he hold?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is on the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society register, NCPS.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he works with adults based in the United Kingdom only.
What session formats are used?
His primary interventions are by video or telephone, with occasional messaging support. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing details should be checked during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.