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Martin Sugg

Martin Sugg

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Practical, relational help for anger and stress

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  • Focus on emotions
  • Practical skills
  • Collaborative approach

About Martin

Martin Sugg is a counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with anger as well as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression. He aims to create a calm space where people can say what they think and feel without fear of being judged.

Martin uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. He focuses on helping people notice unhelpful patterns, name difficult emotions and try different ways of responding. Discussions often look at relationships and attachment, practical thinking skills, and emotion regulation strategies that can be used in everyday life.

He blends a few therapeutic approaches to suit each person. That might include Client-Centred methods that follow the person’s lead, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to test thoughts and behaviours, and Emotionally-Focused ideas to work with relationship and attachment themes. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what the individual needs.

Martin emphasises a real, active experience in therapy rather than just talking about problems. He supports people to practise new skills between sessions and bring examples from daily life into the work. This practical focus helps make changes feel relevant and manageable.

People who want clear, down-to-earth help with anger, coping skills, or relationship strain may find his approach useful. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches for online work and fitting therapy into life

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and supports changes in how they connect and respond. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and addressing patterns that feed anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and everyday life. That choice can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel. It can also let people use shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose audio-only conversations if being on camera is difficult. Many people find this flexibility helps them keep therapy consistent alongside daily demands.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 107534

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Martin help with?

He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as relationship and attachment issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a conversational, down-to-earth style that combines emotional exploration with practical skills work and reflection on relationship patterns.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of professional experience working in the UK and focuses on helping people build coping skills and improve emotional awareness.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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