Martine L Pilling
Specializing in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Trauma Recovery
"Providing a safe, empathic, and creative sanctuary for exploration, processing, and profound change."
I am an experienced, fully trained Psychotherapist and Counsellor with extensive postgraduate expertise. Based in a private, quiet consulting room in Tongham, Farnham, I offer a dedicated space for individuals to explore their inner worlds and move toward a more fulfilled life.
My Approach
I work integratively, blending Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Transpersonal theories with Creative and Play Therapy. I believe there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to the human psyche; instead, I tailor my methods to your unique personality and needs.
Whether we are working through talking therapy or utilizing creative tools like Sand Tray Play or Guided Imagery, my aim is to provide a non-judgmental relationship where your feelings are validated and your "higher self" can emerge.
Specialist Areas of Practice
While I work across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, I hold specialized expertise in:
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Trauma & Dissociation: Extensive experience in working with rape, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, PTSD, and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
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Neurodiversity & Early Childhood: Supporting children (ages 4+), teenagers, and parents navigating conditions such as ADHD, ASD/ASC, ADHD and PDA.
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Complex Emotional Health: Including self-harm, eating disorders, school refusal, and gender/identity exploration.
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Creative Intervention: Utilizing Play Therapy and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to process issues that words alone cannot reach.
Clinical Supervision
I hold a Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision (OCN London) and provide a robust, reflective space for both trainee and qualified counsellors. I offer particular expertise in supervising clinicians working with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and young people.
Practice Information & Locations
My private consulting room is located in a quiet area of Tongham, Surrey, easily accessible from Guildford, Farnborough, Fleet, Basingstoke, Alton, and Aldershot.
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Format: Face-to-Face or Online where appropriate.
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Schools: I am available for school visits (with prior school permission).
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Therapy Length: Both long-term psychotherapy for deep-seated issues and short-term, goal-oriented counselling are available.
Business Hours:
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Counselling: Tuesday & Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
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Supervision: Thursdays & Fridays - although I can be flexible where necessary
Ready to reach out?
Choosing a therapist is a significant step. If you are ready to discuss your requirements in a confidential and supportive environment, please get in touch.
"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
Viktor E. Frankl
