- Collaborative approach
- Focus on emotions
- Practical tools
About Adrian
Adrian Jackson is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to work through emotional difficulties. He draws on several therapeutic approaches to help clients recognise unhelpful patterns and build more satisfying ways of living. Adrian aims to listen closely and respond to each person’s needs rather than impose a fixed plan.
He uses conversations, written exercises and reflective tasks to help people manage anxiety, low mood, trauma and struggles with self-esteem. Sessions often include looking at past experiences when that helps make sense of present difficulties. Adrian also supports people grappling with relationship strain, codependency and issues around intimacy.
Adrian describes his style as collaborative and straightforward. He encourages people to set practical goals and to try small changes between sessions. The emphasis is on steady progress at a pace that feels manageable for the individual.
Before training as a therapist, he worked in hospitality and for charities providing mentoring and rehabilitation support in prison settings. Those roles informed his focus on resilience and practical recovery.
He trained across Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic theory and Person-Centred therapy, and he is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Adrian works from the United Kingdom and carries three years of clinical experience.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then to choose actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and feelings of being stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress. Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on being heard and understood; the counsellor follows the client's lead and offers empathy to support self-discovery and emotional expression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adrian will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful and relevant for the individual.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, making it easier to schedule a short check-in at lunchtime, or allowing contact without being on camera when bandwidth is limited. Registered and accredited professionals often use online options to continue the same therapeutic tasks they would cover in person, such as written exercises, mindfulness practices and real-time discussion, adapted for the session format chosen.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Adrian support?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and those facing relationship or intimacy-related difficulties. Additional areas include codependency, self-esteem, addictions and career or life changes.
What is Adrian's therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward, combining talk, written exercises and reflective work. He helps clients spot patterns, practise new skills and set practical goals between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Adrian has three years of experience working as a therapist and counsellor. His earlier roles in hospitality and charity mentoring also inform his approach to resilience and change.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Adrian?
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.