Martin Porritt, BACP

Martin Porritt is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with people who are dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. He also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood issues, panic attacks, self-love and sexuality.

Martin takes a practical, down-to-earth approach. He treats the person as the expert in their own life and helps them make sense of patterns that cause repeated upset. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than labels. Conversations aim to reduce reactivity and improve everyday coping.

In sessions he helps people notice what triggers strong feelings and how those reactions affect relationships and work. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to look at thoughts, behaviours and responses. The work can include reflecting on past events that keep causing pain, and learning new ways to respond in the present.

Martin emphasises strengths and problem-solving. He supports clients through practical strategies for managing anger, reducing relapse risk with addictions, and repairing communication where it matters. He also helps people process grief and the fallout from trauma at a measured pace.

People who prefer straightforward, matter-of-fact conversation may find his style helpful. The focus is on clearer thinking, steadier mood, and better everyday choices. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule their first session.

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