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Adrian Hepburn, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCompassion fatigue ADHD

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Adrian Hepburn is a counsellor with four years of psychotherapy experience. He brings a calm, relational style and aims to build a trusting connection quickly. Adrian focuses on listening without judgement and meeting people where they are.

He uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions often involve reflecting on how past experiences shape present reactions. Adrian helps people name difficult feelings and notice repeated responses that cause distress.

Background and approach

Common themes he addresses include relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, sleep problems, low self-esteem and intimacy-related worries. Additional focus areas include ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems.

Adrian describes his work as collaborative. He establishes goals together and adapts the pace and style to individual needs. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at practical understanding and small changes that feel manageable.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled based on availability.

How psychodynamic therapy adapts to online care

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. In practice this means talking about repeated patterns, memories and emotions to understand why certain reactions keep happening and how they affect daily life.

Adrian brings that reflective focus into online sessions so people can notice patterns and try different responses. The work is collaborative - he will help clients identify goals, pick the most helpful ways to explore issues, and adjust the approach as needed. Deciding what fits best is part of therapy itself and happens together over a few sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or need flexible, timely contact. These options offer more flexibility around work, caring duties and travel, making it easier to keep therapy consistent.

What issues can be brought to therapy here?

Adrian works with a range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, parenting worries, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also addresses compassion fatigue, sleep problems, self-harm thoughts and self-esteem issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

He takes a relational, reflective approach that focuses on understanding patterns in feelings and behaviour. Sessions aim to build trust, explore repeated responses and decide on small changes together.

What professional background does the counsellor have?

Adrian has four years of experience in psychotherapy and additional experience supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He combines that background with a focus on relational work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Adrian Hepburn, BACP

Background and approach

How psychodynamic therapy adapts to online care

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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