OUR THERAPISTS

Martin Daly

PSYCHOLOGIST

Martin is passionate about providing a safe and inclusive space to help people grow in their self-knowledge, self-compassion, and ability to manage the parts of their psychology that cause them distress. With his background as an academic in psychology within the university sector and over 10 years experience as a registered psychologist, Martin brings a wealth of research-informed knowledge and critical thought to his therapy work.

Martin’s current areas of focus include depression, anxiety disorders, stress, attachment issues, emotion regulation, shame and self-criticism, complex trauma, the impact of challenging or abusive family histories, and general psychological concerns.

Martin is trained and experienced in standard therapies (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), however he values integrating these approaches with Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems therapy to help clients understand and relate to their thoughts and feelings on a deeper level. Clients who have previously worked with CBT or ACT but find themselves wanting ‘more’ from therapy may particularly appreciate his therapy style.

Martin approaches therapy with values of unconditional compassion, and a willingness to honour and respect the backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles of his clients. This includes a sex positive approach – clients with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions and sexual and relationship practices are welcome (including kink and fetish, sex work, polyamory, ENM, etc.).