Erika Martin
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About the Therapist
Erika Martin is a qualified Integrated Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who is passionate about helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. She is a client-focused therapist who brings empathy, warmth, and strong communication skills to her work, creating a supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and respected.
Her approach is primarily person-centred, while also drawing on psychodynamic understanding and elements of CBT where helpful. Erika has experience working both in private practice and through agencies, supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties in online, phone, and face-to-face settings.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online, Phone, Face-to-Face
- Client groups: Adults, Students
- Languages: English, Hungarian
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Addiction, Trauma
- Registration: National Counselling Society
- Approach: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Integrative CBT-informed support
Qualifications
- Ad Dip PC Level 4 Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy
- SVQ 3 in Social Services and Healthcare
- Integrated counselling training including psychodynamic, humanistic, and CBT approaches
Therapy Approach
- Person-centred counselling
- Psychodynamic understanding
- CBT-informed techniques
- Empathic, client-focused, and collaborative support
Client Types
- Adults
- Students
- Clients seeking online, phone, or face-to-face support
- Individuals facing emotional, relational, or mental health challenges
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Bereavement and loss
- Relationship difficulties
- Addiction
- Trauma and emotional wellbeing
Professional Registration
- Accredited with the National Counselling Society
- Insured through Holistic Insurance
- Clear PVG / DBS
- Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council
Professional Experience
- Self-employed integrated person-centred counsellor since 2022
- Counsellor for Bupa since 2024
- Counsellor for Onebright since 2022
- Seasonal remote student counselling with Randstad
What to Expect
Erika offers a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore what they are going through at a pace that feels right for them. Her person-centred approach places importance on understanding each client as an individual, while her wider training allows her to draw on psychodynamic ideas and CBT-informed tools when these may be helpful.
Whether you are facing anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, trauma, or other emotional challenges, Erika’s aim is to help you feel heard, supported, and better equipped to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.