- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and grief
- English and Spanish
About Martha
Martha Cheesman is a counsellor who helps people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship stress. She also supports those facing grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and the strain of caregiving. Martha works in English and Spanish and practices in the United Kingdom.
Martha brings ten years of focused practice to her counselling work, after two decades in related roles. She trained in a number of therapy approaches so she can match methods to what a person needs. Sessions pay attention to how thoughts, emotions and life circumstances connect to day-to-day wellbeing.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to make people feel heard and valued. Conversations look at purpose, self‑worth and practical steps to cope with hard situations.
Martha uses a mix of techniques drawn from attachment work, client‑centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally focused methods. She also includes existential thinking and trauma‑informed ideas when useful. Mindfulness practices and attention to body‑mind connections are used to help manage stress and difficult memories.
People who choose her can expect a collaborative approach. Martha helps each person identify goals and small changes to try. She describes therapy as a process of building understanding, finding practical tools and strengthening a sense of value and purpose.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
How Martha’s approaches translate to online counselling
Martha works from attachment‑based, client‑centred and cognitive behavioural ideas. Attachment‑based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and trust. Client‑centred practice focuses on listening, acceptance and helping a person find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioural ideas help identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Martha works with each person to decide which methods fit best. She discusses goals, preferences and day‑to‑day needs so the therapy plan suits the individual. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when needed, or longer sessions when there is more to cover. Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions allow consistent access to a therapist while juggling work, family and health demands.Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Martha specialise in?
Martha supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and relationship issues. She also works with grief, ADHD, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, direct and collaborative. She aims to listen carefully, help set clear goals and use practical techniques to manage thoughts and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in the field for 20 years and has provided more specialised counselling for the last 10 years.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.