Martha Ash, BACP
Martha Ash is a counsellor who helps people make sense of difficult feelings and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Martha
Martha Ash is a counsellor who helps people make sense of difficult feelings and life changes. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties. Martha offers a calm and non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about what matters to them.
Her approach is based in client-centred therapy, which places the relationship at the centre of the work. She listens with empathy and curiosity and aims to create honest, human connection rather than offering quick fixes.
Background and approach
This helps people feel heard and understood before making changes. Martha also draws on ideas from psychology, some cognitive behavioural methods, somatic awareness, and broader wellbeing models to provide practical tools when they are useful. These methods can help with coping strategies for stress, managing anxious thoughts, or addressing unhelpful patterns in relationships.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years of counselling experience. Martha works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. People connect with her when they want a steady, thoughtful presence while they work through loss, change, difficult memories, or problems with self-esteem and communication.
She encourages clear conversations about expectations so the relationship feels helpful and right for each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 412209 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Martha works with
Everything Martha lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Martha lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Martha also uses straightforward psychological ideas and some cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical steps when needed. These tools can help with managing anxious thoughts, building routines, or learning new communication habits in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk together about goals, preferences and what feels helpful. If an approach does not fit, they will adjust the way they work so sessions better meet the person’s needs.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when that is useful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging suits brief updates, shorter check-ins, or times when writing feels easier.
These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on the relationship and the steps that help people move forward.
Frequently asked
What issues does Martha work with?
Martha supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, anger, self-esteem and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and relationship-focused, prioritising empathy and honest connection while offering practical strategies when they help.
What is Martha's background and experience?
She has three years of counselling experience and a background in psychology that informs her practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Martha?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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