Adrian Hepburn

Adrian Hepburn is a counsellor with four years' experience in psychotherapy and additional years supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He uses a relational, person-focused way of working and aims to build a dependable connection early on. Sessions are intended to be non-judgemental and empathetic to help people talk through what matters most to them.

Adrian commonly helps people facing relationship tensions, family problems and parenting strain. He also supports those dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, compassion fatigue and self-harm thoughts. His practice includes work with people who experience autistic traits or challenges linked to ADHD, and he is familiar with issues like emptiness, codependency and isolation or loneliness.

In therapy he pays attention to patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that repeat in everyday life. Conversations aim to make those patterns clearer and help the person decide what they want to change. The approach is collaborative - goals and steps are set together rather than imposed.

Adrian is a BACP member, which he follows alongside the ethical codes he describes. He says communication and treatment plans are adapted to each person’s needs. That means sessions can focus on practical adjustments, emotional reflection, or a mix of both depending on what the client prefers.

People starting work with Adrian are invited to take small, steady steps. He frames the process as a joint effort and offers a calm, respectful space to explore change.

How Adrian’s Approach Works Online

Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat in feelings and relationships. It helps people understand why certain reactions keep happening and how past experiences shape current problems. This can be useful for relationship issues, grief, depression and repeated low mood.

Adrian also emphasises a relational way of working. That means much of the work is about building a steady therapeutic connection and using that connection to notice habits and feelings as they come up. This approach suits people who want to explore how relationships affect their behaviour and sense of self.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Adrian will work with each person to decide which ideas and techniques fit their needs and goals. Decisions about focus and pace are made together so therapy matches what the person wants to achieve.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include making sessions easier to fit into a busy week and reducing travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or options that do not require being on camera. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.