About me
Hi, I’m Martin. If you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, stress or depression, I offer a calm, welcoming space where you can talk about what’s troubling you. It could be relationship difficulties at home, with friends or at work, or simply a sense that something doesn’t feel right in your life - our sessions together are for you to explore things at your pace, without judgment.
As a person-centred counsellor, I do not claim to be an expert in your life. I will though, through building a relationship based on trust, understanding and genuine acceptance, accompany you in such a way, for you to feel safe enough to speak your truth. Often, the act of being truly heard is where the shift begins.
As we work together, what once seemed impenetrable, can seem to loosen up and patterns revealed that may be holding you back. For many, the feeling of being "stuck" transforms into a sense of possibility along with the opportunity to step into your potential. I hope it might be for you too.
I invite you to book a free introductory call or zoom. This is a relaxed opportunity for us to meet, discuss what brings you here, and see if my approach feels like the right fit for your journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, trained at the Metanoia Institute in London. Alongside my private practice, I counsel with a mental health charity in North London and volunteer with a national online psychotherapy network, providing support to adults from all walks of life.
Before transitioning into therapy, I qualified as a Therapeutic Wellbeing Practitioner, working within schools and supporting families through a charity for survivors of domestic abuse. My professional journey also includes experience as a TEFL teacher, a professional actor, and an artist; these diverse experiences allow me to bring a creative and open-minded approach to my therapeutic work.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Every person's issues and needs are different and experienced uniquely. I am willing to sit with you and hear how things are for you, in your way.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Additional information
Each session lasts 50 minutes and my fees are as follows:
Online Therapy: £50 per session
In-Room Therapy: £60 per session
We can discuss payment arrangements and options when we schedule your first appointment.
When I work
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Further information
If you feel ready to take the next step, I would love to hear from you. Whether you'd like to book a session or simply have a brief chat to see if we're a good fit, please reach out in the way that feels most comfortable for you:.
Via this Counselling Directory page
Email me at hello@martinpirongs.co.uk
Call or text me at 07345 658852
I welcome your interest and look forward to connecting with you. I typically respond to all inquiries within 24 hours (and often much sooner).
Please be assured that all contact is strictly confidential and handled via secure phone and email services.
