Martha Burling, BACP
UK-based BACP counsellor supporting stress and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss support
- Online sessions available
About Martha Burling
Martha Burling is a BACP-accredited counsellor credentialed in the United Kingdom with 6 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, supports those coping with addictions and grief, and helps clients managing loss, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression. Martha combines empathetic listening with practical exploration to help people find ways to manage everyday difficulties and move toward their goals.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with understanding and compassion. Working collaboratively, Martha helps clients identify strategies that fit their circumstances and supports gradual change tailored to each person’s priorities. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and acknowledges the significance of taking that first step, offering encouragement and respectful guidance as clients begin their work.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with understanding and compassion. Working collaboratively, Martha helps clients identify strategies that fit their circumstances and supports gradual change tailored to each person’s priorities. She recognizes that starting therapy can take courage and acknowledges the significance of taking that first step, offering encouragement and respectful guidance as clients begin their work.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martha Burling have?
Martha Burling has 6 years of professional experience.
Is Martha Burling a licensed therapist?
Yes. Martha holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Martha Burling provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is Martha Burling located?
Martha is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Martha Burling as my therapist?
You can work with Martha Burling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martha Burling work with international clients?
Martha Burling does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martha Burling cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Martha Uses and How Online Therapy Fits
Martha draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters to them and build practical, values-driven steps forward. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation struggles.She also works with Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relationship patterns and early connection experiences that affect current relationships and emotional responses. This approach can support people dealing with abandonment, intimacy issues, and attachment-related challenges.
Martha uses Client-Centered Therapy principles to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients are heard and guided at their own pace. This person-focused stance complements other methods and helps build trust and self-understanding.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Martha will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences, while recognizing the different models used by licensed professionals and therapists.
Online work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients access care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity of support.