Martin Milton

Martin Milton serves as Professor of Counselling Psychology at Regent’s University London, where he previously held the role of programme director. His academic career includes serving as course director for the University of Surrey PsychD in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology. Alongside his academic work, Milton maintains an active clinical practice, having held NHS appointments with Kingston and District NHS Trust and North East London Mental Health Trust, and now operates in independent practice. He holds dual registration as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and as a counselling psychologist with the HCPC.

Milton's educational background spans multiple continents and institutions, reflecting his international perspective on psychology:

• DPsych (Counselling Psychology), City, University of London (2000)
• Post-MA Clinical Supervision Programme, Regent’s University London (1996)
• Statement of Equivalence to BPS Diploma in Counselling Psychology (1994)
• MA in Psychology of Therapy and Counselling, Regents College/Antioch University (1993)
• BA (Hons) Psychology, University of South Africa (1991)
• BA Psychology and Sociology, University of Natal, Durban, South Africa (1985)

His research centers on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and psychological practice, with growing emphasis on climate change impacts and existential approaches to therapy. Milton explores how political contexts shape therapeutic relationships and investigates the restorative potential of natural environments. His work consistently addresses social justice dimensions within psychological practice, examining power dynamics in therapeutic settings and advocating for inclusive approaches to mental health.

Analysis of Milton's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward integrating environmental consciousness with counselling psychology, alongside sustained focus on LGBTQ+ issues and social justice. His scholarship demonstrates increasing attention to climate anxiety and ecological perspectives in therapy, while maintaining foundational work on identity, difference, and political dimensions of practice. The publications show methodological diversity spanning phenomenological studies, critical analyses, and creative non-fiction approaches.

Milton has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field:

• British Psychological Society Award for promoting equality of opportunity (2012)
• Fellowship of the British Psychological Society
• Lifetime membership of the Division of Counselling Psychology
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

With over two decades of supervision experience since 1997, Milton has guided masters and doctoral students through research on meditation, evidence-based practice, lesbian and gay psychology, political dimensions of therapy, and existential approaches. His current doctoral supervision focuses on gender, sexuality, difference, and climate change impacts, reflecting his evolving research interests. Milton actively contributes to professional development through his leadership roles in climate-focused working groups.

Milton chairs the Division Working Group on Climate Change and participates in the British Psychological Society Climate and Environmental Crisis CPD Group, demonstrating institutional commitment to addressing ecological issues. His creative writing practice, including published short stories in literary journals, informs his integrative approach to psychological practice and environmental consciousness.