Counsellor profile
Martyn Oakland, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Emotional regulation
About Martyn
Counsellor and HCPC registrant, Martyn Oakland has 11 years of professional experience and works in the United Kingdom supporting people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
Martyn uses plain language in sessions and focuses on helping people talk through what is troubling them. He pays attention to how emotions show up in day-to-day life and helps people notice patterns that increase distress. Sessions are practical and aim to make small, manageable changes that improve coping.
Over the last three years he has concentrated on helping people who find it hard to regulate strong emotions, including those with traits like borderline personality disorder. He works on emotional regulation skills and how to reduce moments of intense upset. He also looks at how past hurts affect current relationships and self-view.
Martyn often addresses feelings of abandonment, shame and isolation alongside mood and panic symptoms. He will discuss what feels most pressing and focus on steps that fit the person’s life. He explains techniques clearly and checks they make sense before using them.
Sessions are delivered in English. International clients are accepted. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Martyn describes his practice as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and manage difficult feelings. One common approach focuses on emotional regulation skills - simple strategies to reduce intense emotion, lower reactivity and build steadier responses to stress. This can help with panic, mood swings and moments of overwhelm.Another approach centres on looking at how past relationships shape current patterns. This work helps identify repeated behaviours linked to abandonment or attachment issues and supports clearer choices in relationships and self-care. Both approaches involve practical exercises and talking through examples from everyday life.
Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative. Martyn will discuss different ways of working and agree on steps based on your needs, goals and preferences. He checks that techniques make sense and adapts them if they do not feel useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of ways to meet, and Martyn will go through the practical arrangements when you start.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversation and focuses on understanding emotions and daily patterns that maintain distress.
How long has he been practising?
He has 11 years of professional work experience in counselling in the UK.
What professional registration does he hold?
He is registered with the HCPC, as stated in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription which can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.