Adrian Hepburn , BACP

Adrian Hepburn is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with up to 4 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy and up to 6 years supporting young adults with complex learning needs. He works with adults on a range of concerns including relationship and family difficulties, depression, anxiety, compassion and emotional fatigue, thoughts of self-harm, and the challenges commonly associated with ADHD and autism. His practice also addresses grief, intimacy-related struggles, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, and coping with significant life changes.

Adrian offers a relational approach that places the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. He aims to understand each person’s unique story, to listen without judgement, and to offer empathy so clients can explore familiar thoughts, feelings, and patterns that show up both inside and outside of sessions. Together with clients he reflects on behaviours and emotions and helps identify the changes a person wants to make.

He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and a trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and works in line with their ethical expectations. Adrian tailors communication and treatment plans to individual needs and frames the first steps toward growth as a collaborative journey he is ready to join.

Psychodynamic and Relational Approaches Delivered Online

Adrian primarily works from a psychodynamic perspective, which explores how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape current feelings and behaviours. This approach can help people understand recurring emotional responses, relationship difficulties, and how early experiences influence present life.

He also uses a relational stance that emphasises the therapeutic relationship as a space to notice and change interaction patterns. Relational work is practical for addressing issues such as attachment concerns, communication problems, intimacy-related difficulties, and feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Adrian collaborates with each person to identify what fits best with their needs, goals, and preferences. He works together with clients to adjust the focus and methods as therapy unfolds.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and can accommodate clients who prefer real-time conversation or written reflection over sessions.