Adrian Robson, BACP

Adrian Robson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He works with worries about relationships, parenting, sleep, self-esteem and career strain. He also supports people coping with trauma, grief, long-term illness and the practical fallout of ADHD. Adrian is based in the United Kingdom and uses English for sessions.

Adrian trained as a Person-Centred counsellor and brings 17 years of experience to his practice. He blends a client-centred way of working with ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy when they fit the situation. This mix means sessions focus on the person first, with practical thinking tools added when useful.

His background includes over 25 years of work in physical health and somatic bodywork. That experience shapes how he listens - paying attention to what is said and to what may show up in the body. He sometimes invites gentle attention to bodily sensations to help people notice links between feeling and action.

In sessions Adrian aims to offer a warm, grounded space where people can talk at their own pace. He describes therapy as a collaborative relationship built on empathy, honesty and respect. He may offer small challenges sometimes, not to criticise but to open room for change.

People can expect straightforward conversation alongside practical suggestions from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness practices when they might help. Adrian intends to help people build greater self-understanding, cope with difficult feelings and make choices that feel authentic to them.

Approaches that suit online therapy

Adrian draws on person-centred practice and cognitive behavioural ideas to guide online work. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people can talk about what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers practical techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and workplace stress.

He also uses mindfulness and somatic awareness in sessions to help people connect with their bodily sensations and emotional experience. These methods can be useful for managing stress, sleep problems and the physical impact of long-term illness. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - the therapist will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which add flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video sessions are useful for in-depth conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. Many people find the range of options makes it simpler to fit therapy into work, family and daily life.