As someone who was very nervous about starting therapy Martina made me feel very relaxed and created a lovely environment. I always look forward to seeing Martina as it’s like chatting with a friend! I came into therapy really struggling with anxiety and feeling lost and overwhelmed in life. We worked through practical tools to rewire the way my mind was thinking. She provided me with an excellent toolkit for dealing with anxiety and sad feelings. Now I barely need to use it as my anxiety has practically disappeared. My life is full of happiness and I’m excited about life in a way I never was before. I truly wish I had started therapy years ago, all thanks to Martina.
April 2023
April 2023
Martina helped me with a relationship in my life which had been causing me issues and upset for a long time. She helped me with her kind and friendly approach to understand the dynamics of what was happening which I found so enlightening. She was very skillful at guiding me to acknowledge the issues and I now feel this relationship is vastly improved and will just get better. Martina has a true gift as a professional to create a safe comfortable space and I felt so relaxed and cared for during the sessions. I am so grateful and highly recommend her.
November 2022
November 2022
Martina has created this incredible safe, calm space where even when you don’t know what to say or where to start, she helps you find the words. As someone who once prided themselves on not talking about how they were feeling, Martina has transformed me into the greatest advocate of learning, not only how to express how I am feeling, but also, to understand my thoughts that lead me to those feelings. I cannot thank Martina enough for the tools she has given me to create a calm in my own thoughts and day to day life.
June 2022
June 2022
I cannot thank you enough for the help that you have provided. Before my sessions I was struggling to manage my emotions and this was having a detrimental impact on my quality of life. You have given me the keys to unlock a new way of thinking in an kind, professional and caring way. I would hightly recommend Martina to anyone who feels they need to talk to someone. Once again, I cannot thank you enough.
May 2022
May 2022
I can't thank Martina enough for her help, she is such a calming and reassuring person to speak to. She has fantastic knowledge that she uses to give you practical tools so that you can apply it outside of the sessions. She is a great listener and very understanding of so many topics you might want to speak about. I would highly recommend her to anybody. Thank you Martina for giving me practical advice that has helped ease my worries, and most of all for being so reassuring and kind!
November 2021
November 2021
I cannot thank you enough for having provided me with so much valuable encouragement, care and understanding whilst giving me the keys to unlock and heal the psychological wound caused by my operation and life changing condition. You have been nothing short of brilliant and true a blessing. Whilst there is still some way ahead, I do not feel the climb is as steep as it was.
May 2021
May 2021
I wouldn't be doing any of this if it wasn't for you. I don't think you ever know how much you help me, so thank you.
April 2020
April 2020
I just wanted to say thank you! I’m awful when it comes to admitting I am doing so much better than I was a year ago, it’s somehow easier to write it down. I am so grateful for all the coping strategies that you’ve taken the time to teach me. I feel that I am far more prepared to deal with the s*#t that sometimes happens. And also, thanks to you, I can identify when I’m struggling and speak about it (such a simple thing, yet it felt so alien to me!!). I really do mean it when I say I am so grateful for the time you’ve put into helping me love myself again.
March 2020
March 2020
Nominated for the Sye Ryder Southern Women of Achievement Mentor/Coash of the Year Award 2020 (link)
Thank you for the amazing work you do, thanks for listening, never judging, being so open and honest about life and helping me navigate my way through this new life of mine. I really appreciate all that you do.
December 2019
December 2019
You are an incredible person Martina I know I’m one of many you help ... but you truly are like a guardian angel. Thank you.
December 2019
December 2019
I'd recommend Martina without hesitation. She puts you completely at ease right from the start and is incredibly easy to talk to. She has great empathy, but for me the best thing about her is that she gives you practical help -she gives you 'tools' that you can use to help you manage your thoughts and actions. When you implement them you can see how they work and how you are improving, it's been tremendously helpful for me!
October 2019
October 2019
What I appreciated most with Martina was her honesty. Without an impartial and honest opinion, I think it’s harder to make progress with your thoughts. Martina was open and encouraging but not afraid to take me to places I needed to go to in order to help myself move forward. She is approachable and puts you at ease quickly, as well being a true advocate for the importance of supporting people’s mental health. I would be happy to recommend her.
September 2019
September 2019
Martina puts you immediately at ease, she makes you feel like you are talking to an old friend. She listens to you, encouraging you to be open, in a relaxed non-confrontational manner. She uses easily understandable examples and this, coupled with simple coping strategies, gives you the tools to be stronger and more confident. With her help I have been able to move forward and start living life again.
April 2019
April 2019
I just wanted to say thank you for all your help in getting back into a good place again - I've found our sessions really helpful and got me considering things that I've always closed off, and pushed to the back of the thought queue.
December 2018
December 2018
"Martina allows you to feel safe and relaxed in a comfortable environment, talking about problems that you may find you simply cannot bring up anywhere else, or with anyone else. She is patient and allows you to talk with freedom. Crucially, one aspect I found invaluable is that she encourages you to dig down and vocalise the problems for yourself, with suggestions, questions and encouragement along the way. She allows you time to get to the bottom of your own problem and then teaches you how to get on top of it. Ultimately, you’re the only person that can do that and Martina makes it her mission to get you there."
June 2018
June 2018
"Martina was absolutely perfect for helping me get through one of the most difficult periods of my life. She is a true professional listening to everything without judgement and offering excellent guidance, support and care. After three sessions I am feeling mentally stronger and more prepared for the next time my anxiety tries to get the better of me. Thanks again for all your help!"
June 2018
June 2018
"Thank you for all your wonderful help when I was feeling so mental during my pregnancy. Thank you for your patient listening and great coping strategies and just general help when I really needed it. I feel totally back to normal again and hope that when future anxiety creeps in I will be able to overcome it." December 2017
"Martina has a knack for quickly getting to the root of the problem and provide pragmatic coping strategies. This allowed me to stop ruminating on the past; accept what has happened; and make the mental shift to focus on the future. A life changing experience for me and I cannot recommend Martina enough." September 2017
"No words can explain how much you have helped me. I know what I still need to work on, but am so proud of how far I have come. You are an amazing person. I appreciate everything you do for me." August 2017
"Admitting I was suffering with depression and seeking help for it is one of the most daunting but important steps in beginning my road to recovery. At a time when I was dealing with relationship uncertainties, job dissatisfaction and the sudden loss of my grandmother, I decided to seek help through counselling sessions with Martina.
Throughout the six months, Martina and I have had regular sessions, initially working through the most prominent turmoil in my life at the time- the sudden loss of my grandmother. Martina’s empathetic, compassionate and supportive nature enabled me to talk about my inner most feelings, in comfortable surroundings.
Martina has empowered me to face the irrational thoughts and feelings that are coupled with dealing with grief, through various tools and techniques that I developed both in and outside of the sessions.
The use of gentle prompts, guided learning and Martina’s considerate nature, facilitated our discussions and helped me to explore the real meaning of the thoughts/feelings I was experiencing and the effects grief and loss can have on a person, reinforcing it was a normal process to be going through.
Martina has helped me through the issues I was experiencing to a point where I have regained control of both my emotions and life but more than this, she has empowered me to be more self-confident, think with a positive mind set and start to enjoy life again." June 2017
Throughout the six months, Martina and I have had regular sessions, initially working through the most prominent turmoil in my life at the time- the sudden loss of my grandmother. Martina’s empathetic, compassionate and supportive nature enabled me to talk about my inner most feelings, in comfortable surroundings.
Martina has empowered me to face the irrational thoughts and feelings that are coupled with dealing with grief, through various tools and techniques that I developed both in and outside of the sessions.
The use of gentle prompts, guided learning and Martina’s considerate nature, facilitated our discussions and helped me to explore the real meaning of the thoughts/feelings I was experiencing and the effects grief and loss can have on a person, reinforcing it was a normal process to be going through.
Martina has helped me through the issues I was experiencing to a point where I have regained control of both my emotions and life but more than this, she has empowered me to be more self-confident, think with a positive mind set and start to enjoy life again." June 2017
"Thank you for your continued help and support over the past year. Your passion, grace and empathetic nature exudes through every word you say. You care for me not just as a client, but as a person. You have cried with me, you have laughed with me, but most of all you have heard me. I have climbed mountains with your help. Thank you for being incredible at your job. Your calm, caring and compassionate nature has helped be on my way. Thank you for inspiring me every day." January 2017
"I thought it was about time I thanked you for helping me through a very challenging time, getting me to the point where I could admit my fears and then managing them. There are not many people who I trust enough to fully open up and then listen to their guidance, you have that ‘something special’. I felt safe with you and I am not someone who trusts easily. Your support has helped me more that you probably realise and I will not forget it. This leaves me to say thank you, a pretty remarkable person who has made a significant difference and impact on my life and how I manage it, thank you so much." January 2017
"15 sessions of radiotherapy completed. Couldn't have been where I am without you. Thank you." December 2016
"I never believed in counselling but went to Martina in utter desperation and it was the best decision I made. I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is incredibly warm, easy to talk to and rationalised everything - I never felt judged like I thought counselling would be. I wish I had gone earlier!" November 2016
"I can't thank you enough for all the help you have given me. You can't put a price on mending your mind and I'm happy that I can finally accept what I've been through and learn from it rather than letting it consume me with negative feelings.
If I ever start feeling that low or I go through something that I really can't cope with I will definitely be in contact.
You're amazing and I really can't tell you how thankful I am that you helped me." October 2016
If I ever start feeling that low or I go through something that I really can't cope with I will definitely be in contact.
You're amazing and I really can't tell you how thankful I am that you helped me." October 2016
"Thank you so much Martina. You will never know how much I appreciate your help in this. I would have never done this step without your encouragement. You are a star :)
I realise now that a lot of good has happened to me since my cancer diagnosis, if I don't focus just on the horrific part of it. I may have changed through it and I am not the person that I was before that I do miss but I have met people like you that I would have never met otherwise. Thank you so much!!! :)" Sept 2016
I realise now that a lot of good has happened to me since my cancer diagnosis, if I don't focus just on the horrific part of it. I may have changed through it and I am not the person that I was before that I do miss but I have met people like you that I would have never met otherwise. Thank you so much!!! :)" Sept 2016
"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me...I'm not sure I'd be where I am without you. You have, without any shadow of a doubt, changed my life for the better and I can't thank you enough. Your legacy will stay with me until I draw my last breath...that's some serious job satisfaction right there. You are amazing. Thank you x" August 2016
"I went to see Martina following a diagnosis of and treatment for breast cancer. I had dealt with the physical side of things but was now feeling overwhelmed with the enormity of it all.
I was avoiding the friends that were offering support and getting things, that before I would have found trivial, totally out of proportion.
Martina listened to me, let me cry and helped me tease through the issues. I would think about our sessions afterwards and would often process things on my own, just because of a tiny thing that she might have suggested. Having been a nurse gives her a very personal style and I felt extremely safe with her.
After six sessions I am now feeling much better and more able to cope. She is a grand lady and certainly gave me the help that I needed."
July 2016
I was avoiding the friends that were offering support and getting things, that before I would have found trivial, totally out of proportion.
Martina listened to me, let me cry and helped me tease through the issues. I would think about our sessions afterwards and would often process things on my own, just because of a tiny thing that she might have suggested. Having been a nurse gives her a very personal style and I felt extremely safe with her.
After six sessions I am now feeling much better and more able to cope. She is a grand lady and certainly gave me the help that I needed."
July 2016
"I was recommended to Martina at a time when I was struggling with anxiety following the unexpected diagnosis of a serious health issue. Martina made contact immediately and was able to offer me a prompt appointment. From the outset, Martina was extremely helpful, clear and affable. She fully understood my situation, the treatment I would be receiving and, from our first appointment, set about helping me regain control and get my life back on track. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her most highly. The only thing I would have done differently is to have made contact with her much sooner. Thank you Martina." April 2016
"I just want to thank you so very much for all your help over the last few months. Our sessions and the literature you have recommended to me has changed my life as I feel so much happier and less worried about everything. I am so grateful that I was introduced to you as you have helped me get my mojo back in so many ways." Feb 2016
"I came to Martina when I was struggling with difficult bereavement and trauma from the death of a family member. I contacted Martina and we arranged a session straight away. From the very first session, she put me at ease and discussed the structure of our session, which was really useful considering it was my first time at counselling. I felt able to open up to her and came out of each session with comfort in what had happened. After a number of sessions, I began to be more positive about life again. I can't thank Martina enough for all the time and advice she has offered me. Without her invaluable help, I wouldn't be where I am today. She's a truly wonderful and inspirational women who is amazing at what she does. Thank you Martina." November 2015
"Thank you so much Martina for everything you have done for me...without you I honestly don't think I would be here today...I really mean that! I am feeling a million times better than I was." October 2015
"From the very phone call when I contacted Martina, in that moment she said 'don't worry eveything going to be ok WE'RE get through this'. She couldn't have been more right. It took me a while to he through my traumatic situation but she got me there. If it wasn't for Martina I wouldn't be where I am today. I continue to meet with her; I look forward to each session; I leave each session with some kind of peace and comfort; not only is she amazing at what she does, she is also an amazing woman. I couldn't thank Martina enough for going the extra mile." June 2015
"I went to see Martina when I was having difficulty coping with health, work and relationship issues. I found the sessions extremely useful and took away 'homework' after each one - e.g. working on coping mechanisms and identifying what triggers were affecting me and my moods. After six sessions Martina declared I was no longer in need of her services as I seemed calm and in control - a very different to the person who she had met six weeks previously. I would recommend Martina to anyone who is having feelings or behaving in a way they would like to change. Martina really helped me to identify which parts of my life were causing me upset and helped me decide how to manage it. Thank you Martina." February 2015
"I have been struggling with psychological issues all my life. I tried to get help by going to Talking Therapies the waiting list was too long. I came across Martina who found me an appointment on the day. For the first time ever I have met someone who actually could and wanted to help. I have been seeing Martina for a little over a year. I am now feeling like I am OK and can cope with life. Today I can say that if I had waited the 12 weeks to talk to someone I would probably not be alive any more. Martina understood who and where I was. She really helped me make sense of my life and accept it as it is." November 2014
"Thank you very much for being there when no one else was. Thank heavens for people like you, although I don't think there are many like you! You made me feel important." October 2014
"Thank you for everything over the last few months. You've been a great help and helped me deal with a lot. You're part of the reason why I have got the the happy place I am in now. Thank you." October 2014
"Upon my first session with Martina she instantly made me feel at ease and explained really clearly how our discussions would be structured. This was very calming as it was the first time I had ever been for counselling and I didn't quite know what to expect. Since then I have found every session to be extremely productive and I am so pleased that I went ahead and got the help I needed. I know Martina genuinely cares about my well-being and the fact that she provided her email and mobile number and told me she was available as often as I needed her really gave me the reassurance that I could reach her if I felt the need and I wasn't nervous about the gap between appointments. If anyone was considering going for counselling, I would not hesitate to recommend Martina." July 2014
"After realising I desperately needed to see someone to help with my insecurities and anxiety issues I began to see Martina. She has helped me so much and taking the first steps towards getting some help has been one of the best things I have done. After living with a severe phobia since the age of 4, Martina gave me the strength, courage and guidance in taking the first steps in working towards over coming such a fear. I feel like a different person, I had no idea just how much my phobia had ruled my life and made me a shadow of the person I really am. I always look forward to my sessions with Martina, I know I can tell her anything and feel safe and secure knowing she is there to help me. I have come a long way since seeing Martina, she is fantastic at her job and I am not sure where I would be if I had not taken those first steps. I know mentally where I would like to be and with Martina's help I can achieve this." June 2014
"My time with Martina has been invaluable. She gave me the tools required to move forward in my life and I left each session feeling lifted and grateful for our time together." November 2013
"After my latest breakdown I decided to reach for help via the Talking Therapies website. I was told there would be a 5 to 6 week waiting time. My wife made me look for private help. I found Martina who gave me an appointment the same day. That early visit, in my case, made all the difference. I have now seen Martina five times and have never felt better in my life." October 2013
"Thank you very much for all the help and making me believe in myself. Life is so good now."
"Martina's sessions have really helped me go from an unconfident and self-harming individual to someone who looks at life with enthusiasm and a positive outlook. I have been to a very dark place and, with Martina's help, I am now living a normal life. Without her help I would still be in that place now."
"This has given me a considerable increase in personal confidence and I now feel that my emotions are now finally in check and that I actually now have control over them to some degree because I can understand them. I also now appreciate what they can do to an individual if left to fester within."
"The process has allowed me to now become much more aware of my internal emotions and to understand them so much more that I used to be able to."
"I would really recommend Martina. She really knows how to open people up in discussion and it has been a very positive experience for me. She is also a very nice person to talk to, and that really makes it easier."
"Martina made it easy to talk about subjects that I really did not want to discuss."
"Being in an unpressured environment and having the ability to talk unhindered helped me tremendously to untangle my thoughts and emotions and see things from a new perspective."
"Clearing my head has also helped me to lead a substantially healthier life in all ways."
"Counselling helped me a lot, with seeing where I was going wrong and by helping me see ways to resolve my issues & avoid repeating the same mistakes."
"I would not be where I am without Martina's help."
"I would recommend the service to anyone who wanted help with a problem or a boost in their self confidence."
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