- Emotion regulation
- Attachment focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Martyn
Martyn Oakland is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom and has 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes. Martyn also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation and panic attacks.
He encourages straightforward conversation about what feels difficult. Sessions focus on making space to say what has been hard and to notice how feelings show up in day-to-day life. He aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into small, manageable steps that people can try between meetings.
Over the last three years Martyn has worked a lot with people who find it hard to regulate strong emotions, including those with Borderline Personality Disorder or similar traits. That experience shapes how he plans sessions and supports people through moments of high distress. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns and practise different ways of responding.
Martyn prefers practical conversation and clear goals. He will work with each person to agree what to focus on and what counts as progress. Sessions can include exploring past experiences, noticing current triggers and trying new coping strategies in everyday situations.
People who come to him often want to lighten the burden of shame or guilt, or to repair how they relate to others. Martyn offers steady, non-judgemental feedback and helps people build skills they can use after therapy ends.
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Martyn works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One approach focuses on emotion regulation skills that help people notice, name and manage strong feelings. This is useful for panic attacks, mood swings and trouble calming down when overwhelmed.Another approach looks at attachment and patterns in relationships. It helps people understand how past connections shape current reactions and how to try new ways of relating. These methods can be helpful when guilt, shame or fears of abandonment affect relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martyn will discuss options and decide together with each person which methods to try, based on their goals and preferences. The plan can change as needs evolve and progress is reviewed collaboratively.
Please confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. It can also mean fewer disruptions to daily routines, and options such as audio-only sessions can help when bandwidth or camera use is difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression and life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame and panic attacks.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain conversation and practical steps to reduce overwhelm. Sessions aim to break problems into small tasks and build emotional regulation skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience, and three years working specifically with people who have difficulty regulating strong emotions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking as the original biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.