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Martha Cheesman, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Compassionate counsellor for life and relationship challenges

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About Martha

Martha Cheesman is a BACP counsellor who supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction, and LGBT-related concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and works from the United Kingdom. Martha aims to help people feel heard and rebuild a sense of self-worth after hard times.

She uses a holistic view that connects mind, body and spirit. Sessions bring together practical tools and reflective conversation. Martha draws on techniques from cognitive behavioural work and attachment-focused thinking to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Background and approach

Martha also uses emotionally focused ideas to look at how feelings shape relationships and existential ideas to help people find direction and meaning. These approaches are blended with trauma-aware care and mindfulness skills when that fits the situation. The therapist explains options in straightforward terms and focuses on what will help a person right now.

With ten years practising in a more specialised way, Martha has experience working across ages and cultures. She aims to create a respectful space where people can name what matters most to them. Practical goals, coping strategies and clearer communication are common targets in her sessions.

People who choose her often want to address core issues such as attachment and self-esteem, or to manage stress, grief and life changes. Her work supports those wanting to improve intimacy, set boundaries, or recover from traumatic events.

Focus areas and approaches

What Martha works with

Everything Martha lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Martha is listed here; the rest shows what else Martha works with.

Approaches Martha lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Martha's approaches translate to online work

Martha regularly draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. This helps when people want to change repeating patterns in friendships or romantic connections.

She also uses client-centred principles, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and priorities, with the counsellor following the client's pace and concerns. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours in daily life, useful for anxiety, mood and coping difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as work unfolds.

The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people in different locations.
Questions

Questions people ask about Martha

What concerns does Martha commonly help with?

She supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and LGBT-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Martha combines practical techniques with reflective conversation. She focuses on clear goals, coping skills, and improving communication in everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years working in a more specialised and qualified way, and over twenty years of broader experience in the field.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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