- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Compassion fatigue
About Adrian
Adrian Hepburn is a counsellor with four years' psychotherapy experience and a background supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Adrian focuses on building a calm, direct relationship so people can take the first steps toward change.
Adrian uses a relational way of working. He prioritises listening and showing empathy, and helps people notice how familiar thoughts, feelings and behaviours affect everyday life.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative - he and the client decide together what to focus on and which changes to try. Many people come for help with relationship or family concerns, parenting stress, anxiety, depression and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with ADHD traits, autism and the strain of caregiving.
Adrian pays attention to issues such as self-esteem, grief, sleep problems and isolation. His approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Therapy, which looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and life situations. Adrian aims to make those patterns clearer so clients can choose different responses when they want to.
Adrian adapts how he communicates to each person. He will tailor a plan to match practical needs and personal goals, and works in straightforward language without judgement. He welcomes people who are ready to reflect and make gradual changes.
What Adrian works with
Everything Adrian lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Adrian helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Adrian lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Psychodynamic-informed therapy online
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and life situations. It helps people notice unspoken feelings and repeated responses so they can choose different ways of relating. This approach can be useful for concerns like relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief and long-standing anxiety.Adrian aims to work collaboratively to find an approach that fits each person. He will listen to your goals and preferences, and suggest ways of working that match your needs. Together you decide whether short-term focused work or ongoing reflection is most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls suit deeper conversations where visual connection helps, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between calls, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people work therapy into family life, work breaks or other routines.
Questions people ask about Adrian
What concerns does Adrian work with?
Adrian supports people with relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue and grief. He also focuses on ADHD, autism-related challenges, sleep issues and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a relational, reflective style that focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions look at recurring thoughts, feelings and behaviours to help people make different choices.
What background does he have?
Adrian has four years' experience in psychotherapy and up to six years supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He balances clinical work with practical experience supporting people day to day.
What credentials and location are listed?
Adrian is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently taking on international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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