Counsellor profile
Martin Stubbs, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and grief
See online counselling options- Relationship problems
- Grief and loss
- Eating issues
About Martin
Martin Stubbs is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with 15 years of professional experience. He works with relationship problems, family concerns, grief, depression, ADHD and eating issues. Sessions are delivered in the United Kingdom and in English.
Martin focuses on clear conversation and steady listening. He aims to help people talk through difficult feelings and make sense of repeated patterns. Practical steps and simple reflections are used to help people see what is changing and what they might try next.
He has worked with a range of family and relationship matters, including blended family issues, divorce and separation, and communication problems. He also supports people facing abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues. Work around ageing and caregiver stress is part of his background too.
Martin offers help with eating and body image concerns, and with the emotional impact of autism and ADHD on daily life. He also has experience supporting people after domestic violence and with feelings of emptiness and grief.
Sessions are described in straightforward terms and aim to be practical. People who want direct, conversational support about relationships, loss or ongoing mood difficulties may find his way of working helpful. Before booking it is sensible to check the current session options on the site to confirm how he runs appointments.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. One commonly used approach focuses on talking through patterns in relationships and attachment. This helps people notice repeated ways of reacting and try different responses in everyday life. Another approach targets mood and depressive symptoms through structured conversation and routine-building. It can help with low mood, reduced activity and getting small steps back into daily routines.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss your needs and goals and suggest ways of working that might suit you. You can expect that choices about methods are reviewed as work progresses so the plan can be adjusted.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and making sessions easier to schedule around work or caring duties. It can also allow shorter check-ins when those are needed, or sessions without a video link if that suits you better. Registered or accredited professionals can then adapt approaches to the format you agree on.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, family conflict, grief, depression, ADHD and eating concerns, plus related areas such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and active listening, with practical reflections to help clarify patterns and next steps.
How long has he been practising?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options on the booking page before you arrange an appointment.
How are fees and bookings arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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