- Psychodynamic Therapy
- ADHD and autism challenges
- Guilt and shame
About Adrian
Adrian Hepburn is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience in psychotherapy practice in the United Kingdom. He has also spent up to six years supporting young adults with complex learning needs. Adrian works with people who bring relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm thoughts, grief and stress.
Adrian often supports people who identify challenges linked to ADHD or autism. He describes a relational way of working that focuses on getting to know each person and building a clear working connection. In sessions he listens to what matters, notices recurring thoughts and behaviours, and helps clients decide what changes they want to try.
His way of working is rooted in psychodynamic ideas, which look at how early patterns and repeated ways of relating can affect current feelings and actions. Sessions typically involve talking through experiences and noticing patterns that turn up again and again, both in life and in therapy.
Adrian aims to adjust communication and the plan of work to fit each person. He follows the ethical codes of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is also a trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy.
Practical concerns such as sleep problems, intimacy issues, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, or seasonal low mood are all within his stated focus. He supports people dealing with isolation, communication difficulties, and the knock-on effects of long-term stress. If someone wants to explore feelings, relationships or changes in their life, he works with them to set next steps.
Psychodynamic approaches and online working
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and repeated ways of thinking affect how someone feels now. It focuses on identifying patterns that repeat in relationships and internal thoughts, which can help when dealing with guilt, shame, low mood or anxiety.Adrian describes a relational way of working, which means he pays attention to the therapeutic relationship as part of the work. He will work collaboratively with clients to decide which ideas and methods suit their concerns and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Choosing a format can also make it simpler to maintain continuity through life changes while still working on issues such as relationship patterns, caregiver stress, or persistent guilt and shame.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm thoughts, grief, stress and related issues such as sleep or intimacy concerns.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses a relational, psychodynamic approach to notice patterns and recurring feelings and to discuss how past experiences influence present guilt or shame.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience in psychotherapy and up to six years supporting young adults with complex learning needs.
What credentials and professional location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, practising in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.