Martha Cheesman, BACP
BACP-registered counsellor for complex life challenges
- Trauma informed practice
- English and Spanish
- Works with international clients
About Martha Cheesman
Martha Cheesman is a BACP-registered counsellor who combines clinical training with a holistic view of wellbeing. She has practiced in a specialised and qualified manner for 10 years, working with people of different ages and cultural backgrounds and offering support in both English and Spanish. Martha draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including trauma-informed work, mindfulness techniques and existential perspectives, to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
Her practice emphasises the connection between mind, body and spirit, and places purpose, self-love and self-worth at the centre of therapeutic change. Martha uses varied techniques to address difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a broad spectrum of intimacy and identity issues. She also supports practical life challenges including parenting, career transitions, sleep and eating concerns, and caregiver stress.
Martha aims to make people feel heard, acknowledged and valued, attending to how past attachment experiences and present circumstances interact. As a BACP registrant - a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings a compassionate, client-focused approach that seeks to help individuals find meaning, build resilience and restore a sense of emotional wellbeing.
Her practice emphasises the connection between mind, body and spirit, and places purpose, self-love and self-worth at the centre of therapeutic change. Martha uses varied techniques to address difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a broad spectrum of intimacy and identity issues. She also supports practical life challenges including parenting, career transitions, sleep and eating concerns, and caregiver stress.
Martha aims to make people feel heard, acknowledged and valued, attending to how past attachment experiences and present circumstances interact. As a BACP registrant - a professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings a compassionate, client-focused approach that seeks to help individuals find meaning, build resilience and restore a sense of emotional wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martha Cheesman have?
Martha Cheesman has 10 years of experience practicing in a specialised and qualified manner.
Is Martha Cheesman a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, a registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Martha Cheesman provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English and Spanish.
Where is Martha Cheesman located?
Martha Cheesman is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Martha Cheesman as my therapist?
Sessions with Martha Cheesman can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martha Cheesman work with international clients?
Yes. Martha Cheesman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martha Cheesman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, it is then possible to schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. In online work this approach helps clients explore attachment wounds, improve relationship dynamics, and build more secure ways of connecting with others.Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the center of the process, offering empathetic, non-directive support that encourages self-exploration and personal growth. It is especially useful for people seeking a respectful, accepting space to clarify values, self-worth and life direction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it effective for issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and sleep or eating difficulties. Techniques can be adapted for conversation-based or text-based sessions.
Martha Cheesman works collaboratively with each client to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine methods so the work remains responsive and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living outside the therapist's immediate area. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session styles, and access support from wherever the client is located.