Martha Burling, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist supporting change and resilience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss support
- Addictions and recovery guidance
About Martha Burling
Martha Burling is a registered therapist in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience and holds BACP membership, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She supports people navigating stress and anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression, and she brings experience working with a wide range of personal and relational difficulties including family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar mood difficulties, and ADHD.
Martha also works with concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, men's issues, and midlife transitions. Her practice includes coaching and support for compassion fatigue.
She blends evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor work to each person. Martha aims to create an open, non-judging space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with empathetic understanding, and she collaborates with clients to develop practical ways to manage day-to-day life challenges. Martha recognises that taking the first step to seek help can take courage and she is committed to supporting people through that process.
Martha also works with concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, men's issues, and midlife transitions. Her practice includes coaching and support for compassion fatigue.
She blends evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor work to each person. Martha aims to create an open, non-judging space where thoughts and feelings can be explored with empathetic understanding, and she collaborates with clients to develop practical ways to manage day-to-day life challenges. Martha recognises that taking the first step to seek help can take courage and she is committed to supporting people through that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martha Burling have?
Martha Burling has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life challenges.
Is Martha Burling a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Martha Burling provide therapy?
Martha provides therapy in English.
Where is Martha Burling located?
Martha is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Martha Burling as my therapist?
Clients can work with Martha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martha Burling work with international clients?
Martha Burling does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martha Burling cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with their therapist. Depending on availability, the client can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Martha Burling
Martha works with several practical approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and focuses on taking values-based action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that develop from early connections and helps people understand and change how they relate to others - it is often used for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the centre of the work, emphasising empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can discover their own solutions and build self-esteem.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Martha works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will review what feels most helpful and adjust the approach over time as progress is made.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, accommodate mobility or location constraints, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not practical. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt tools and exercises to these formats so clients can access consistent support in a way that suits their schedule and circumstances.