Counsellor profile
Martin Sugg, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Martin
Martin Sugg, BACP counsellor, has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem and motivation. He also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, sleeping and eating concerns, and life transitions.
Martin works in a direct, conversational way. He invites people to talk honestly about feelings and behaviours. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes a person wants to make. The aim is to clarify patterns and practical next steps rather than rely on jargon.
He uses a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand. That can include looking at early attachment patterns, using cognitive techniques to change thinking and behaviour, and drawing on emotion-focused work to address intimacy and relationship pain. He explains methods plainly and tries them in small steps to see what helps.
People who contact him can expect straightforward discussion of their concerns. Martin pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions. He also works with practical skills for managing mood, stress and addictive behaviours.
Sessions are spoken in English and offered for people in the UK and internationally. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and a first appointment to set goals and agree how to proceed.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present reactions. It helps when past patterns pop up in parenting or partner relationships and offers ways to notice and shift those patterns. Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. It suits people who want time to talk things through without being rushed. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches clear tools to change thinking and behaviour, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep and addictive routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Martin will discuss options with each person and test methods gently. He works together with the client to decide which techniques feel useful for their goals and day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a break. They also let people use quieter surroundings or drop video when that helps concentration. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, often adapt tools like CBT worksheets and emotion-focused exercises to the online setting so practical progress can continue without long delays.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of home and family issues does he help with?
He works with adults on family and parenting concerns, relationship strain, separation and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a conversational, straightforward style that mixes practical skills with talk about feelings and past relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, addiction and grief.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify supported formats.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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