- Warm and grounded
- Person-centred practice
- Practical tools
About Martha
Martha Ash is a counsellor who helps people who want to understand themselves more deeply. She works with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties and the impact of past trauma. Martha welcomes honest conversation and aims to create a warm, grounded space where difficult things can be talked about without judgement.
She bases her work on client-centred therapy, which means the relationship between counsellor and person matters most. That relationship is built on empathy, honesty and genuine human connection. Martha combines this with ideas from psychology and practical techniques when they fit the person's needs.
In sessions she aims to listen carefully and reflect what she hears, helping people notice patterns and make small changes that feel manageable. Practical tools are offered alongside space to process emotions and life events. Martha describes the work as both supportive and transformative when needed.
Martha has three years' experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with a range of concerns including grief, addictions, eating and body image issues, parenting strain, and vocational or career problems.
If someone is unsure where to begin she asks simple questions to clarify what matters most and what a helpful next step would be. The emphasis is on finding a counsellor fit that feels right, and Martha is clear about what she can offer as the relationship develops.
How Martha’s client-centred approach works online
Martha predominantly uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on building an empathic and honest relationship. Sessions aim to create space for people to talk freely while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship difficulties and processing past experiences.She may also blend practical ideas from psychology when a person wants tools to manage symptoms or try small behavioural changes. Those techniques are offered alongside the person-led conversations rather than replacing them, so the pace and focus are agreed together.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha will collaborate with each person to identify goals and decide which mix of listening and practical techniques fits best. The relationship and ongoing feedback guide any changes to how sessions proceed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into weekdays or work breaks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful when being on camera is difficult, or when a quieter audio-only conversation suits someone's routine better. Registered or accredited professionals offer online options that aim to fit therapy into everyday life rather than disrupt it.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Martha works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and the effects of past abuse. She also supports people facing grief, addictions, eating and body image struggles, parenting strain and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centred, focusing on an empathic, honest relationship. She also uses psychological ideas and practical techniques where they help.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years' experience working as a counsellor and has developed practice with a broad range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Martha?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.