
Louise Martin MBACP BA Hons

About me
I am an experienced psychotherapist working in central Cambridge. My practice is based in CB1 where I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy. I have a particular interest in working with childhood trauma/complex PTSD and bodily symptoms associated with this.
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 a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I have a deep interest in and study of 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.
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.
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 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
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
- Trauma Constellations, 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 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 NHS, Cambridge University Counselling Service, Mind and Whipps Cross University Hospital Bereavement Counselling Service.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Child related issues
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Infertility
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth
- Psychosis
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
Fees £48 for weekly or twice weekly 50 minute sessions.
Please contact me to arrange an initial session or enquire further.
Maps & Directions
Type of session
Online counselling: | Yes |
Telephone counselling: | Yes |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Home visits: | No |
Practical details
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | None |
Availability
Availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Types of client
Adults |
Older adults |