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Martin Read, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Martin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom

More about Martin

  • 4 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am credentialed in the United Kingdom with 4 years of professional work experience and am a registered member with The British Association For Counselling And Psychotherapy (BACP) which helps to ensure that I work ethically and safely. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression.

My main approach is to use a modality known as Person Centred Therapy. This means that I will aim to work with you in a safe, non-judgemental environment. It also means that I consider there is no bigger expert on your life than you yourself and that my role is to use my training and experience to be led by you and work closely with you to experience your feelings and emotions from your perspective. In my experience, many people come into counselling expecting to be guided by “an expert” in what they need to do to make their lives better. I consider my expertise to be, not in telling you what I think you need to do, but to support you in getting a clearer picture of who you really are, the things you value in life and how you can incorporate these values to help you move towards living the type of life that you would like to live. I have learnt from experience that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution as we are all individuals with our own life experiences and beliefs.

I also integrate elements from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Inner Child Therapy and Mindfulness into my work. I have found that this helps me to tailor an approach more suited to your specific needs.

I appreciate that attending counselling can be a daunting prospect for a lot of people but as your counsellor I will be looking to provide a supportive, judgement free space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts, feelings, emotions, hopes and fears.

I also understand that a key factor in how successful counselling is for yourself is the feeling of finding a counsellor that you can relate to. While my aim will always be to provide the type of environment where we can develop a close working relationship, I appreciate that, for a number of reasons, after we have begun to work together you might feel that I am not the right counsellor for you. With this in mind I will aim to make you feel comfortable in expressing this opinion, should it occur, and support you in looking for a new counsellor if you feel that is in your best interests.

I am available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and aim to check my account at least once a day (Monday-Friday) to ensure that I contact you within 24 hours should you get in touch with me.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Depression Avoidant personality Caregiver issues and stress Dissociation Guilt and shame Impulsivity Jealousy Life purpose Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Self-love

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 394175 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Martin Read offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Martin Read works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Martin Read speak?

Martin Read speaks English.

How many years of experience does Martin Read have?

Martin Read has 4 years of experience.

Where is Martin Read licensed to practice?

Martin Read is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Martin Read accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

No, Martin Read does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Martin Read offer?

Martin Read offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.

How can I communicate with Martin Read?

Martin Read can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Martin Read?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.