Martyn Pars, BACP, NCPS
Martyn Pars offers calm, steady support for adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- +11 more
About Martyn
Martyn Pars offers calm, steady support for adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He aims to help people feel heard, understood and believed in so they can make clearer choices. Sessions are mainly by video or phone, with some messaging for follow-up.
He draws on four years of practice that includes time in a large corporate employee assistance programme. There he worked with a wide range of issues such as self-harm thoughts, gender questions, autism, ADD/ADHD and dyslexia.
Background and approach
He also runs a independent practice in Cheltenham and Gloucester and provides remote therapy for adults across the United Kingdom. Martyn combines client-centred ways of working with psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person now while also noticing patterns from the past that shape feelings and behaviour.
He tries to keep things warm, non-judgemental and compassionate so people can explore difficult material at their own pace. He has recognised registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and is on the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society register, NCPS. He keeps up professional supervision and ongoing training, particularly around neurodiversity such as autism and ADHD.
Martyn can include mindfulness and spiritual practices when requested, and he also offers executive coaching for people wanting goal-focused support. Sessions range from short-term work to longer-term therapy depending on what each person needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 382604 | July 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS20-00628 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Martyn works with
Everything Martyn lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Martyn lists
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Online support
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and repeated patterns shape present feelings and reactions. It can help people understand recurring problems such as attachment difficulties, abandonment fears or long-standing relationship issues by gently exploring their history and emotional patterns.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Martyn will talk with the person about goals, needs and preferences and then suggest whether client-centred work, psychodynamic exploration or a mix might suit them best. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and work more closely with the therapist, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text messaging are available for brief check-ins or when written reflection feels more helpful. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns can be explored with Martyn?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger and depression, along with grief and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include ADHD, relationship and family problems, trauma and issues around self-esteem and career.
How does he work in sessions?
Martyn uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches, aiming for a warm, non-judgemental space. Sessions focus on present concerns while noticing past patterns that influence current feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience, including work in a large corporate employee assistance programme handling a broad range of mental health issues. He also runs a independent practice in the UK.
What registrations or qualifications does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He is based in Cheltenham and Gloucester in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and is international work possible?
Sessions are offered in English. He works with adults in the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Martyn primarily uses video or audio, with occasional messaging support.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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