About me
I'm a Sheffield-based therapist working with adults who may be struggling with the impact of traumatic experiences, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, or a sense of being stuck or overwhelmed. You may be looking for a greater understanding of yourself, support through a difficult period, or a way to move forward from experiences that continue to affect you.
I have over 18 years' experience as a therapist, combining art psychotherapy and trauma-focused therapy. My approach explores how past adversity and trauma can affect us in the present. Art-making offers another way to explore experiences and feelings when words feel difficult or aren't enough. I also offer EMDR, which can help to reduce trauma-related symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, intrusive memories and feeling constantly on edge.
I work with care and sensitivity, keeping you in control of the process and working at a pace that feels right for you. I adapt how I work to meet your individual needs, including working in a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-sensitive way. I aim to offer a safe and welcoming space for people from marginalised communities, including trans and queer people.
You don't need to have everything worked out before beginning therapy. If you're wondering whether therapy might be helpful, you're welcome to get in touch for a free initial conversation. We can talk about what you're looking for and whether I might be the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm an HCPC-registered art psychotherapist, which means my work meets nationally regulated standards for training, ethics and safe practice. I hold an MA in Art Psychotherapy and have been registered since 2008, so you'll be working with someone who has supported people through a wide range of difficulties over many years.
Throughout my career I have worked with people living with PTSD, complex trauma and a diagnosis of personality disorder. I have been in private practice for 15 years, offering longer-term, in-depth work as well as focused trauma therapy.
I'm trained to Level 4 in EMDR (2022) and am a member of EMDR UK. To keep developing what I can offer people living with the effects of long-term or repeated trauma, I'm currently undertaking specialist training in Complex Trauma: The Tavistock Model (2026–28).
Alongside my private practice, I have worked as Clinical Lead at Share Psychotherapy, lectured on the MA Art Psychotherapy programme at Goldsmiths, University of London, and co-founded the New Art Studio, a therapeutic art studio for refugees. This experience shapes how I work today: with people from many different backgrounds, and with an understanding of how trauma, displacement and adversity affect people's lives.
For my full career history, please see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmartyn/
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions can be weekly or fortnightly, depending on what suits you best, though I recommend weekly sessions to begin with. I have a limited number of concessionary spaces at £50 per session. If you would like to be considered for one, please let me know when you get in touch.
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