Martin Rolston

I work midweek in the afternoons and evenings face to face in my office near central Belfast.

I also work online afternoon and evening midweek.

I am qualified and experienced as a therapist for individuals and relationships. I am qualified as a relationship therapist by Pink Therapy London (Accredited by COSRT).

I am accredited by BACP and practice according to BACP code of ethics. I have been working as a therapist for 17 years.

I have consulting rooms in the University area of Belfast.

I use the person centred approach and a psychodynamic approach which will allow you to look at present attachment styles in your relationship and how they may be influenced by old attachment styles from the past.  

We will look at communication styles, self - esteem and assertiveness and where assertiveness and anger may be mixed up and any issues around intimacy, sex, money, respect...etc 

We will look at how you can speak your truth and compromise and when is the right time for each.

In the first session we will be creating a safe and confidential space where we can start outlining the main issues of joy and difficulty and the conditions for common ground and mutual respect.

The following sessions will be giving you a chance to talk about feelings, problems and potential solutions or agreeing to let go and where that brings you to/next steps.

I work online during daytime and early evening hours midweek.

I have been working with clients with low self esteem and clients with relationship issues for quite sometimes. Relationship issues can be with partner, colleague or family member. The relationship that's most important of course is the one with yourself and does that work for you at this time.

Sometimes people are afraid to make the changes they know they need to make. Changes can be about better boundaries, being clearer about what you need or discovering greater meaning in your life.

Sometimes finding greater meaning can be exploring possible ways of expressing your identity or finding your tribe or communicating more effectively. Life can be complex but having help can create the  path forwards which may ultimately lead to more meaning and enjoyment.

So, if the issue is with someone or with yourself, therapy can help you get to a better place.

I work in a person centred way to validate and empower my clients to make the best possible choices for them that are available to them in their present life.  

I also have studied Psychodynamic, Jungian therapy and relationship attachment styles.

Together we can workout what are the  best ways forward that best suit you as an individual.

In the first session we will agree a schedule that suits you to meet and discover what are the most important issues for you at this stage of your life, what holds you back and what gives you hope for the future.

Looking at all the options and finding what best works with you. How to be your own best friend and not be dragged down, with guilt, shame, anxiety or low self esteem.

I see clients face-to-face in University Street Belfast from 1pm -8pm midweek.

I see clients Online and via Telephone Midweek mornings and evenings.

I am person - centred and psychodynamic trained and BACP accredited . have also studied using the arts as a therapeutic tool.  

I work with sexuality, gender, kink relationship diversity and self-esteem.

I work with clients who feel held back by lack of self-esteem, self -  trust or who have had experiences in life which have caused them to feel wary or afraid of doing  and growing . 

Brene Brown, a US Therapist went viral on TEDtalks when she said "Shame" is the biggest problem to self worth.

Life today is full of challenges and often we need a guide through some of the most difficult ones.

The first session is where we get to know each other and generally what you would like to achieve through the process of therapy. 

We can also gently start that process of therapy in the first session and create some answers and some more questions to focus on in further sessions.

I will do my utmost to create that safe and trusting environment for our work together.