Louise Martin

About me

I am a psychotherapist currently working online on the zoom platform. My practice is based in Cambridge CB1 where I offer integrative psychotherapy. I have done specific specialist training with regard to working with childhood trauma, and the symptoms associated with it, such as complex PTSD. I have interest in a post-Jungian approach to psychotherapy. My initial training was in psychosynthesis which works with the 'parts' of the self, known as sub personalities, and also accounts for the spiritual dimension of the self.

Some of the issues I can help with:-

anxiety
depression
trauma
addiction
self-harm
relationship and family issues
spiritual crisis

How I work and what to expect

I offer a safe and confidential, non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about your current personal circumstances and past experiences. You will be able to talk about what is troubling you, and together we will work to bring about understanding. Talking therapy can help to make sense of difficulties such as loss, anxiety, depression and health issues.

I have experience working with a wide-range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma & complex PTSD, addiction, codependency, self-harm, and childhood loss, abuse and neglect.

My approach

I work as an integrative counsellor/ psychotherapist. I have a deep interest in and have studied trauma theory, relational neuroscience and attachment theory. I also have a particular interest in attending to dreams and imagery as part of the therapeutic process. I pay particular attention to the 'parts' of the self (based on the work of Richard Schwarz' Internal Family Systems).

Where I work

My practice is based in central Cambridge and is easily accessible from the train station and the centre of town, a 12 minute walk from Cambridge train station or 5 minute walk from Mill Road or Hills Road. I am also offering sessions via zoom video conferencing.

Arranging a session

If you would like to arrange an initial session, ask some questions or find out more then please contact me by phone or email. My website www.louise-martin.co.uk also provides further information

If you would find it useful, you can arrange to call me for a conversation to discuss how I might be able to help you. All discussions will be treated as strictly confidential.

Types of sessions

Face to face
Zoom or skype

Professional Registration

BACP

Training, qualifications & experience

Professional Qualifications

I qualified as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a PGDip at the Psychosynthesis and Education Trust.
I have qualified with a Postgraduate Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy from the Craniosacral Therapy and Educational Trust

Further Training

I have done further training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), the work of Richard Schwarz
I have done two years' further training in Jungian-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy
I have done a year's further training in Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy, based on the work of Professor Franz Ruppert. Trauma constellation theory is based on a specific understanding of trauma and psychological splitting as a means of surviving traumatic experiences.

Professional Membership

Registered with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Experience

I am a fully qualified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I have worked in private practice for ten years, and am based in Cambridge (CB1). I work with clients both long-term and short term, meeting once and twice weekly. I have worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds.

I have worked in a number of settings apart from private practice, including the City and Hackney Specialist Psychotherapy Services (East London NHS Trust), Cambridge University Counselling Service, Mind and Whipps Cross University Hospital Bereavement Counselling Service.