Martha Burling, BACP

Martha Burling is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She has six years of experience helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. Martha focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better. She aims to make the first step feel achievable and reassuring.

Martha creates a calm space where people can talk through what is happening in their lives. She listens without judgement and helps people name difficult feelings. Sessions typically look at day-to-day routines and thought patterns that shape mood and behaviour.

Her approach mixes practical work with time to understand how past experiences affect the present. That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking, learning new ways to respond to stress, or practicing small changes that build confidence. Martha often uses tools that encourage clearer thinking and steadier routines.

People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting strain, problems with sleep or eating, career stress, and challenges linked to ADHD or chronic illness. She also supports those dealing with shame, guilt, impulsivity, isolation or a midlife shift.

Martha invites clients to move at a pace that feels manageable. She helps set goals and reviews progress along the way. If you would like to know more about her working style, she asks that you use the platform's Start Therapy steps to begin.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and difficulties tied to life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and habits that keep problems going and then testing small behavioural changes to feel better. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help with intimacy, abandonment or trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy, and the therapist will work together with each person to see what fits best. That means discussing goals, trying methods, and adjusting plans as progress is made. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical steps that match the person's needs and pace.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also enables continued support during periods of change, while keeping the focus on noticing thoughts, building helpful habits and practising new responses to stress.