Martin Ollington, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for anxiety and grief
- 16 years experience
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addictions and grief help
About Martin Ollington
Martin Ollington is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, grief and loss, and depression. He works from a collaborative, strengths-based perspective that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life and story. Martin aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore difficult feelings, make sense of painful experiences, and build practical ways to move forward.
He emphasizes that taking the first step toward greater wellbeing takes courage and that therapy is a process of partnership - combining the client's lived knowledge with therapeutic guidance and tools. Martin holds a BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He draws on this background to offer clear, compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
He emphasizes that taking the first step toward greater wellbeing takes courage and that therapy is a process of partnership - combining the client's lived knowledge with therapeutic guidance and tools. Martin holds a BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He draws on this background to offer clear, compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-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 phobiaTraumatic 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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Martin Ollington have?
Martin Ollington has 16 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and depression.
Is Martin Ollington a licensed therapist?
Yes. Martin holds a BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Martin Ollington provide therapy?
Martin provides therapy in English.
Where is Martin Ollington located?
Martin is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Martin Ollington as my therapist?
You can work with Martin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Martin Ollington work with international clients?
Yes, Martin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Martin Ollington 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Martin uses several evidence-informed approaches to help people understand and change patterns that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and supports healing around connection, trust, and emotional safety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Martin works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and useful to the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter conversations are possible via live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without travel.