Martin Conway, BACP

Martin Conway is a person-centred, humanistic counsellor who brings a calm and practical presence to sessions. He holds a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential and keeps work straightforward, warm and focused on what matters to each person.

He often helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and addiction. He also supports those facing relationship strain, grief, intimacy concerns and issues around identity and body image. Midlife crisis is among the concerns he sees, and he helps people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps.

Martin uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns, emotionally-focused work to clarify feelings, and psychodynamic and existential thinking to understand deeper life questions. He combines this with a client-centred stance that keeps the conversation grounded in the person's experience.

Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer-term work depending on what someone needs. He describes himself as able to be both caring and direct, so clients can expect a gentle but honest style. With five years' experience he has worked with a wide range of people and concerns.

He works in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to match their needs.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Martin commonly integrates attachment-based work, emotionally-focused therapy and a client-centred stance. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns affect present feelings and connections and can help with commitment, abandonment and attachment issues. Emotionally-focused work helps people name and sit with strong feelings so they can change unhelpful cycles in relationships and intimacy. The client-centred approach places the person's experience at the centre, letting sessions follow what matters most in the room.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to decide what fits best for a person's goals, needs and preferences, and will adapt pace and focus as understanding grows.

Martin has substantial experience working online. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so they meet your practical needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when time is limited. Different approaches can be used effectively at a distance, and the therapist will help shape sessions so they fit with everyday routines.