Martha Ash

Martha Ash is a counsellor who helps people make sense of their feelings and life situations. She works with those feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed. Martha aims to create a warm, grounded space where clients can bring difficult topics without judgement.

She uses a person-centred approach, placing the quality of the relationship at the centre of the work. That means honesty, empathy and steady presence guide sessions rather than quick fixes. Martha describes herself as curious and compassionate as she listens and responds.

Martha also draws on her background in psychology and uses practical techniques when they suit a person’s needs. These include straightforward strategies to manage stress and to cope with life changes. The focus is on what helps someone day to day.

The counsellor has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with a wide range of concerns including grief, addictions, parenting worries, relationship difficulties and trauma-related issues. Martha also supports people facing ageing and caregiver stress.

She says the therapeutic relationship must feel right and encourages people to find a counsellor they connect with. If that connection forms, she aims to walk alongside clients as they understand themselves better and make practical changes.

Person-centred support and practical tools for online sessions

Client-centred or person-centred therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. The counsellor listens with empathy and aims to understand the person’s experience without judgement. This approach suits people who want a steady, human space to talk through emotions and life choices.

Martha also draws on practical ideas from her psychology background to help with stress and coping. These techniques are used alongside the person-centred work to offer straightforward strategies, for example to manage anxiety or navigate grief. They tend to be brief, clear and aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean more listening and reflection at first, then introducing practical exercises later.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins around work or care commitments. Discuss scheduling and session length with the counsellor so sessions fit your routine and goals.