Martin Stubbs

Martin Stubbs is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 15 years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with relationships, family problems, grief and loss, depression, ADHD and eating issues. He encourages people to take the first step and says starting therapy often takes courage.

Martin focuses on creating an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment. He listens to what matters most and works with each person to decide what to address first. Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical conversations rather than abstract theory.

His background includes long experience supporting people through separation, blended family pressures, communication breakdowns and family of origin difficulties. He also helps with abandonment issues, attachment concerns and the emotional effects of ageing and caregiving stress.

Martin has worked with people affected by autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and eating-related challenges, and those dealing with emptiness and loss. He aims to help clients notice patterns that cause distress and to try different ways of responding to them.

People meet Martin for focused work on control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath and the practical fallout of family conflict. He explains things plainly and checks in about what is most useful for each person. To start, he asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.

How Martin uses evidence-based approaches in online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear ways of working rather than fixed labels. One helpful approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks issues into parts and tests practical changes to routines and interactions; this can suit depression, communication problems and family stress. Another common method concentrates on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice how early bonds influence how they relate now and what to try differently in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martin will discuss different ways of working and decide collaboratively with each person which methods to try first. He checks what fits the person's goals and day-to-day life and adjusts the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.

The biography does not list which session formats he offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer, ask about session length and the practical setup when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.