Martyn Oakland, HCPC

Martyn Oakland helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental approach that aims to make it easier to talk about painful thoughts and feelings. Martyn is HCPC credentialed and has eleven years of professional experience in the UK.

He works in a way that focuses on what matters most to each person. Conversations are straightforward and geared toward practical steps that can relieve intense emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. He pays particular attention to problems such as panic attacks, mood shifts, and feelings of isolation.

Martyn has spent recent years supporting people who find it hard to regulate their emotions, including those with Borderline Personality Disorder or similar traits. That experience has informed his way of working with issues like attachment, abandonment worries, guilt and shame, and building self-compassion.

Sessions are paced to suit the individual. Some people want short-term help for a crisis. Others want longer work to change patterns that keep recurring. Martyn aims to balance practical skills with space to reflect on difficult past experiences.

The overall aim is to help people feel steadier and more able to cope. He will work alongside clients to set manageable goals and track small changes over time.

Therapeutic ways of working online

Martyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage strong emotions and make practical changes. One common approach focuses on building emotion regulation skills - learning ways to calm intense feelings, reduce panic attacks, and respond to moods with clearer steps. Another approach looks at attachment and relational patterns - helping people understand how past relationships shape current reactions and how to build healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods to their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may combine techniques over time to match changing needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can choose what suits them. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and more non-verbal feedback. Phone sessions can be easier when a lower bandwidth or hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family, and other commitments.