Martin Porritt, BACP

Martin Porritt is a United Kingdom-based therapist who works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings five years of clinical experience to his practice.

He focuses on practical, evidence-informed work that helps clients build skills, process painful experiences, and navigate life transitions. His practice also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood and panic disorders, self-love, and matters related to sexuality. Martin approaches each person as the expert of their own story and aims to draw out strengths that support recovery and growth.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Martin frames therapy as a collaborative process. He offers steady, empathetic support while helping clients clarify goals, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Prospective clients who value an evidence-based, strengths-focused approach will find his practice oriented toward measurable progress and personal meaning.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care for addiction, trauma, and relationships

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. For trauma and abuse he applies trauma-focused work that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact, aiming to restore a sense of safety and coping. For addictions and relationship difficulties he uses structured, skills-oriented interventions to build healthier habits, improve communication, and strengthen emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is collaborative - Martin works with each client to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for them.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent help while balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options increase flexibility in scheduling, allow people to receive support from their own environment, and make it possible to continue therapeutic progress when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these online formats to deliver focused, evidence-informed care that supports recovery and growth.