Martha Ash, BACP
Person-centered therapist for relationships and stress
- Empathy driven care
- CBT informed techniques
- Somatic awareness focus
About Martha Ash
Martha Ash offers a calm, empathetic presence for people exploring anxiety, relationships, past experiences, or simply the challenge of becoming more fully themselves. She creates a warm, grounded space where clients can bring difficult material without fear that it is "too much," and where the therapeutic relationship itself is central to progress.
Her practice is rooted in person-centred therapy - an approach that emphasises honesty, empathy, and genuine human connection as the basis for meaningful change. Rather than offering quick fixes, she works alongside clients with curiosity and compassion, helping them to make sense of their experiences and discover practical ways forward.
Martha also draws on her background in psychology and uses CBT techniques, somatic awareness, and broader holistic ideas when helpful to support clients with concrete tools and insights. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
Martha values transparency and will be clear about what she can offer. She believes the therapeutic relationship must feel right, and while she hopes to be that person for some, the most important outcome is that each individual finds a therapist they connect with. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Her practice is rooted in person-centred therapy - an approach that emphasises honesty, empathy, and genuine human connection as the basis for meaningful change. Rather than offering quick fixes, she works alongside clients with curiosity and compassion, helping them to make sense of their experiences and discover practical ways forward.
Martha also draws on her background in psychology and uses CBT techniques, somatic awareness, and broader holistic ideas when helpful to support clients with concrete tools and insights. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
Martha values transparency and will be clear about what she can offer. She believes the therapeutic relationship must feel right, and while she hopes to be that person for some, the most important outcome is that each individual finds a therapist they connect with. She is not currently accepting new clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martha Ash have?
Martha Ash has 3 years of professional experience.
Is Martha Ash a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. The BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Martha Ash provide therapy?
Martha provides therapy in English.
Where is Martha Ash located?
Martha is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Martha Ash as my therapist?
You can work with Martha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martha Ash work with international clients?
No. Martha does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martha Ash cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-centered approaches and online therapy options
Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and genuine understanding. This approach helps people explore their feelings and values at their own pace and is often used for issues like anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and self-esteem concerns.When appropriate, Martha complements a person-centred stance with cognitive behavioural techniques - brief, practical strategies to identify patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to stress or mood difficulties. She also incorporates somatic awareness, which attends to bodily experience and can help with trauma, anxiety, and grounding during emotional distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Martha works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the work over time as those needs change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity when schedules shift, and to access support from registered professionals and therapists without requiring travel.