Martin Sugg, BACP
Martin Sugg is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of practice.
About Martin
Martin Sugg is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 12 years of practice. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to offer a calm space where people can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
He encourages open conversation and gentle challenge to help clients notice patterns that keep problems going. Sessions are practical and conversational, with time spent on what is happening now and what the person wants to change.
Background and approach
He uses a mix of approaches to suit different issues and personalities. Martin draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. He also uses client-centred work to follow the person’s pace and priorities.
Cognitive behavioural ideas help when people want tools to manage anxious thoughts and low mood. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and relationship difficulties to sleeping, eating and career stresses. He also supports people facing long-term conditions, caregiver strain, and major life changes.
This breadth means he can often see links between different problems. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Martin describes his practice as collaborative - he and the person set goals together and review progress as therapy continues.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 107534 | June 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 Martin works with
Everything Martin lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Martin lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Finding the right approach is something to do together. The counsellor will talk about different methods and try small changes to see what helps. Goals and methods are reviewed as therapy goes on so the work stays practical and targeted to the person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to give choice and flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from wherever they are, phone sessions can fit into a short break at work, and messaging can suit those who prefer written communication or brief check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, family and day-to-day life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Martin help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as trauma, relationship issues and sleep or eating problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and practical. He offers a calm listening space and works collaboratively to identify small changes and coping strategies.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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