practitioner photo

Laura Martin

Psychotherapist

Avon, BS2 8QR

Bristol, BS1 4LH

Verified therapist

About me

Are you feeling low, stuck or overwhelmed and looking for support- Perhaps you have managed okay until now in your life, or maybe you have been struggling alone with difficult feelings for a long time.  Psychotherapy can help you to understand yourself better and experiment with different ways of relating to yourself and your world. I’ve been in practice since 2017 and fully qualified as a UKCP accredited psychotherapist in July 2022. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and situations, and have particular experience working with clients struggling to cope with loss and grief, and university students struggling with mental health & wellbeing. My approach is Gestalt, which means as well as talking about your past and current life, I’ll encourage you to stay with your experience in the moment as you share with me. I’ll focus on what’s happening for you physically as well as your thoughts and feelings.   I’ll often explore ways to help you get more in contact with your feelings as so often depression and anxiety are a result of a long history of suppressing emotions. I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship, and it is through sharing yourself with someone you feel safe with that difficult feelings become more manageable and new choices become available.  The first step is to meet me for an initial assessment to see if we might be a good fit.  * I am also a Family Constellations facilitator, please see my website [email protected] for details on workshops.

6 years

 of experience

Speaks

 English

Type of sessions available

In person

Online

Areas of expertise

Anxiety

Interpersonal relationships

Family issues

Bereavement

Emotional abuse

Childhood difficulties

Fees

Average session fee:

£67.00

Fee structure

£67 for 50 minute session       

My working schedule

M

T

W

T

F

S

S

Therapy offered

Psychodynamic

Gestalt

Relational

Client groups

Icon Adults

Adults

Training and qualifications

UKCP accredited Post-graduate Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy for Individuals and Groups The Gestalt Centre, London 2022 MA in Gestalt Therapy Theory Studies The Gestalt Centre, 2018 .  Counsellor at the Gestalt Centre low cost scheme May 2019- Sept 2021 Volunteer counsellor at Camden & Islington Bereavement Service Jan 2017- Sept 2021   2022/23 - Family Constellations training with Barbara Morgan (cominghome.org.uk) 2024/25 - Currently midway through an 18-month Family Constellations apprenticeship with Barbara Morgan

Verified professional membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy

If you need emergency help or are thinking about harming yourself, contact the Samaritans on 116 123.
For emergency services phone 999 or 112.

Join over 30,000 on our newsletter

© 2013-25 by Welldoing. All Rights reserved. Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms and conditions

Visit Welldoing on XVisit Welldoing on FacebookVisit Welldoing on YouTubeVisit Welldoing on LinkedInVisit Welldoing on Instagram

© 2013-25 by Welldoing. All Rights reserved. Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms and conditions

Welldoing Ltd is a registered trademark in England and Wales. No 8614689.