Martin Stubbs, BACP

Martin Stubbs is a UK-registered therapist with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, and depression. He is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Martin draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients in exploring difficult emotions and finding practical ways to improve daily life and relationships.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely and explored together. Martin works collaboratively with each person to understand their situation, identify goals, and develop strategies that fit their values and circumstances. He recognises that reaching out for help can take courage and affirms the strength it takes to begin therapy.

Martin aims to make the therapeutic process approachable and focused on meaningful change, offering steady professional support as clients work through grief, relationship strains, depressive symptoms, and other challenges. His approach balances compassionate listening with structured, practical methods to help clients move forward.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support for Relationships and Loss

Martin uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the challenges people bring. One approach involves skills-based work that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and then builds alternative coping strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This style is useful for symptoms of depression and for managing strong emotions.

Another focus is relational and family-oriented work that explores interaction patterns, communication habits, and attachment-related concerns. These methods help couples and family members develop clearer communication and healthier ways of relating, which can ease conflict and support reconciliation. For grief and loss, Martin employs supportive, grief-informed techniques that allow people to process loss at a pace that feels manageable while also finding ways to carry forward meaning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Martin will work with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses. Online therapy offers flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access a registered professional from different locations. These options can increase consistency and make ongoing support more accessible.