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Martin Regan

BACP

Martin Regan, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Martin is a BACP therapist in the UK.

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
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About Martin

Martin Regan offers calm, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel steady and non-judgemental. Martin’s approach is relational: he prioritises a trusting connection so clients can safely talk through what feels hard.

He has three years of practice and is a BACP member, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Martin draws on that background to shape sessions that focus on understanding how you process thoughts and feelings. The goal is to build resilience and a clearer sense of self rather than quick fixes.

In sessions he helps people explore relationship strains and family tensions, and to rebuild confidence and motivation. Conversations are practical and compassionate, with attention to small steps that fit everyday life. He aims to create a steady place to reflect away from daily pressures.

Martin also speaks from lived experience about feeling stuck and burned out after trying to keep up appearances. That personal perspective informs how he listens and the patience he brings to the work. He encourages self-compassion and slow, sustainable change.

People who value straightforward, human-centred counselling often find his style reassuring. Sessions are aimed at helping you understand yourself better, strengthen inner resources, and reconnect with others in ways that feel manageable.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Martin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and personal understanding. One approach centres on exploring how relationships shape feelings and behaviours, helping people see patterns and try different ways of relating. This is useful for relationship strain, family tensions and for improving self-esteem.

Another approach emphasizes building self-compassion and emotional awareness so people can respond to stress and low mood with greater resilience. This involves noticing unhelpful habits, practising kinder self-talk and taking small, manageable steps to change how you cope.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is chosen together. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options and adjust methods as your goals and preferences become clearer. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels workable for you.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you keep visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Martin help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem and confidence.

What is his counselling style like?

Sessions focus on building a steady, supportive relationship and talking through thoughts and feelings to find practical ways forward.

How much experience does he have?

Martin has three years of experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

Which professional credential does he hold?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP in his credentials.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits you.

How do fees and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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