Martyn Oakland

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Emotion regulation

About Martyn

Martyn Oakland helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and major life changes. He works with people to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed without fear of judgement. Martyn is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and has 11 years of professional experience.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to help people manage strong emotions and reduce distress. In recent years he has focused on supporting people who have difficulty regulating emotions, including those with borderline personality disorder or similar traits. Sessions involve talking through current problems and learning practical ways to cope.

Martyn also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, midlife crises, mood disorders, panic attacks and building self-love. He helps people recognise patterns, develop emotional awareness and practise strategies to feel steadier day to day.

His style is direct and practical, with attention to how feelings affect behaviour and relationships. He encourages skills and small changes that can be used between sessions. People can expect clear discussion of goals and steps to work towards them.

Martyn works in the United Kingdom and holds HCPC registration. Sessions are conducted in English and he is able to work with international clients; please check the current session options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Martyn works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing emotions and changing unhelpful patterns. One approach is emotion regulation work, which involves identifying triggers, noticing bodily signals and practising skills to calm intense feelings; this helps with mood swings, panic and intense reactions. Another common focus is exploring attachment patterns and relationship dynamics to understand how early experiences influence current relationships and to develop different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martyn will discuss how different methods fit the person's goals and preferences, and he will adapt the plan as sessions progress. This is done collaboratively, so the client helps decide which techniques to try and when to change direction.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting counselling into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Remote work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between commitments or to join from a different location when needed. Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking.

Topics Martyn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-love

Questions about Martyn

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks using practical approaches to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on emotion regulation, patterns in relationships and practical coping strategies.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of professional experience working with people on stress, depression, trauma and related concerns.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English if I live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and Martyn accepts international clients; check session options before booking.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I arrange a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.