- Psychodynamic approach
- Focus on relationships
- Support for ADHD
About Adrian
Adrian Hepburn is a counsellor with four years' experience in psychotherapy and additional years supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He works with people facing relationship strain, low mood, anxiety, and periods of feeling emotionally drained. Adrian often supports individuals who experience challenges linked to ADHD and Autism.
Adrian uses a relational, psychodynamic approach. He focuses on building a steady therapeutic relationship so people can feel understood and not judged. Sessions are places to reflect on common thoughts, feelings and repeated behaviours that affect life day to day.
He helps clients notice patterns that repeat in relationships and in how they cope with stress. Work in therapy looks at what the person wants to change and why. Conversations are tailored to each person rather than following a fixed script.
Adrian is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He also holds a trainee membership with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, UKCP, and follows their ethical codes of practice.
Adrian aims to offer respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions. He will adjust how he communicates and the plan of work to fit each person. Taking first steps can be hard, and he describes the early sessions as a place to explore what matters and set realistic next steps.
How psychodynamic work translates to online counselling
Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns in feelings and relationships and how these show up in everyday life. It often involves gently reflecting on past and current experiences to understand repeated responses, and can help with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and feelings of emptiness.Adrian emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the core of change. In conversation he will aim to build trust, notice recurring themes and work with the client to set realistic goals. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client decide which ways of working fit best.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know the options available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. It can also help people attend from different locations while keeping sessions focused on the practical work of therapy.
Finding the right approach takes time and the therapist will help choose methods that suit your needs, goals and preferences as you progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Adrian help with?
He works with relationship issues, family problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related challenges, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Adrian uses a relational psychodynamic approach that centres the therapeutic relationship. He aims to help people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour and decide what they want to change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has up to four years' experience working in psychotherapy and additional experience supporting young adults with complex learning needs.
What professional credentials and location apply?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds trainee membership with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, UKCP. He practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.