Christopher Martin

I work with clients from my therapy room in Olton from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.15am and 3pm.

Is something broken or not working in your life? Are unsure about how fix it? I help my clients to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, find a stronger sense of who they are and find their way in life when they feel lost, uncertain or overwhelmed.

Many of the clients that I am working with at the moment are struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety or past trauma. They feel stressed and overwhelmed with the problems of everyday life - lost, uncertain about who they are and their direction in life - and worry about how their difficulties are affecting their work, health and relationships. 

They want to know how to manage and overcome the problematic overthinking, difficult emotions and reactions to the people and situation around them - to choose how to act, in the present, rather than react from the past; to uncover who they are beyond their difficulties and suffering.

I believe that, as human beings, we carry with us not only the history of our wounding but also the hope of moving beyond it and finding the psychological freedom to express who we are in our present. This is the context that I hold with my clients - not only their past and how they became who they are but also the future and who they wish to become. The work that we do together creates the bridge that enables them to both discover their authentic self and express that, with congruence, in the world.

Whatever the reason that you have decided to seek counselling, I acknowledge and respect your courage in taking a step into the unknown, when life is already full of challenges.

I offer you a warm and safe space where you can think and talk through what is in your heart and on your mind and the issues or problems that you are dealing with. We can think and talk together about what that means for you and your life, what changes you would like to make and how you can do that.

Being someone who is trained in an integrative therapeutic approach, I am able to make use of a variety of different tools and techniques to meet your needs. My approach is to work in the relationship that we build between us so that together, we can better understand what is going on for you, help you to better understand who you are and support you to make the changes that you feel will help you to become who you want to be. I will walk with you, support you and witness you on that journey.

I hold a Diploma in Psychosynthesis Therapeutic Counselling through the Institute of Psychosynthesis, validated by Middlesex University. I am a registered member of the BACP. I also provide counselling, on a voluntary basis, for Oasis Mental Health Support in Solihull.

My practice is based in Olton, Solihull from where I work with clients on a short- or long-term basis.

I offer a free face-to-face introductory session from my practice in Olton (or online if you would prefer online therapy) to give you the opportunity to see if I am the right therapist for you. During that session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, what you want from it and I can answer any questions that you have.