Regina Martins, HCPC, BACP
- Attachment-focused work
- English and Portuguese
- Accepting new clients
About Regina Martins
She began her studies in Psychology in Brazil before training in Psychodynamic Counselling in the United Kingdom, and she also completed a year of study in Trauma and Psychoanalysis at the Tavistock Clinic. Over a 16-year career she has worked across educational, community, and health settings, providing both long-term and short-term psychotherapy to adults and older people in a range of London boroughs.
Her work draws on psychoanalytic and object relations ideas, with attention to how past and present experiences shape current patterns, relational wounds, and repetitive ways of being that often originate in childhood and family life. Regina pays particular attention to relational trauma and attachment issues while helping people explore how these dynamics influence relationships and daily functioning.
She has a special interest in supporting expatriates and people from diverse cultural backgrounds and provides therapy in English and Portuguese. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and addictions, grief and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar, and coping with life changes. Regina offers a compassionate therapeutic space and works collaboratively with people to understand their experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and pursue more satisfying ways of living.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Regina Martins have?
Regina Martins has 16 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy across educational, community, and health sectors.
Is Regina Martins a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials HCPC and BACP, indicating registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Regina Martins provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Regina Martins located?
Regina Martins is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Regina Martins as my therapist?
You can work with Regina Martins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Regina Martins work with international clients?
No. Regina Martins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Regina Martins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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, 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.
Attachment and Psychodynamic Approaches in Online Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand relational needs, address fears of abandonment or intimacy, and develop more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work, offering empathic listening and support so clients can explore their feelings and make choices aligned with their values. Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious patterns, past influences, and relational dynamics to reveal how historical experiences affect present behaviour and emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is usually shaped together. Regina works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different approaches as the work evolves.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from home, and try different communication styles while working with registered professionals and therapists who can tailor the process to each client.