Martyn Oakland, HCPC

Martyn uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and cope with difficult life events. One common approach focuses on learning emotion regulation skills that reduce the intensity of panic, overwhelming moods and reactive behaviour; this helps people notice triggers and try different coping responses. Another approach emphasises structured, goal-orientated work to tackle anxiety and depression by testing unhelpful thoughts and gradually building activities that improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Martyn will listen to your concerns, discuss options and decide together which techniques match your needs and goals. He adapts methods as work progresses, checking in to make sure the plan feels useful and realistic.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and a fuller conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support shorter updates, ongoing reflection and flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still getting consistent support from registered or accredited professionals.