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Martin  Conway

Martin Conway, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - life direction and relationships

  • Person-centred
  • Attachment focus
  • Short or long term

About Martin

Martin Conway is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and addiction, and with people navigating relationship issues, grief and questions about intimacy and life purpose. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Martin describes his approach as person-centred, humanistic and integrative. He uses a calm, direct style that helps people talk through difficult feelings and persistent patterns. He can offer both short-term, focused work and longer-term support depending on what a person needs.

In practice Martin helps people untangle attachment and abandonment issues. He also supports those dealing with eating and body-image concerns, drug or alcohol problems, and dissociation. He pays attention to communication and control dynamics that often appear in relationships and parenting.

Martin has particular experience with people who identify as LGBT and with those exploring BDSM, kink and alternative sex cultures. He also works with people managing chronic pain, long-term illness or disability and the emotional strain that brings.

People who come to Martin can expect straightforward conversation about what is happening now, and exploration of how past patterns continue to affect daily life. He makes room for practical steps alongside talking, helping clients review options and experiment with small changes. To begin, visitors use the site matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It looks at patterns of closeness, fear of abandonment and avoidance, helping people change how they relate to others. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive stance where the counsellor listens and reflects; it helps people find their own priorities and decide what matters next. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centres on emotional experience in relationships and can help when people feel stuck in recurring conflicts or distance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Martin will discuss your goals, preferences and life circumstances and together you will decide what fits best. That collaborative process may shift over time as needs and priorities change.

The biography highlights substantial online experience, so check the site to confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Confirm the practical details on the booking page so sessions match your routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

Martin works with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, and addresses relationship, intimacy and family concerns. He also supports people with grief, body image and career questions.

How does he approach someone feeling stuck?

He uses a person-centred, humanistic and integrative style that mixes listening with direct discussion. That approach helps people notice repeating patterns and try small practical changes.

What experience does he bring?

Martin has five years' counselling experience, including substantial online work. He has particular experience with addiction, depression and attachment-related concerns.

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 see him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Check time zones and booking details when arranging sessions.

What session formats does he offer?

The original biography notes significant experience working online. Please confirm current session options before booking to know the exact formats offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform pricing for exact fees in your region.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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