Adrian Jackson

Adrian Jackson is a counsellor who creates a warm, supportive space for people facing difficult changes. He offers a calm presence and practical ways to make sense of stress, anxiety, low mood and issues that affect relationships. Adrian presents himself as collaborative and straightforward, helping clients work at a pace that feels right for them.

He uses a mix of approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. That can mean talking through past experiences, including childhood, to see how these shape current feelings. It can also mean short written tasks to process emotions or learning new coping skills to manage strong reactions.

Adrian also focuses on helping men get more comfortable with emotional expression. He aims to break down barriers around vulnerability so people can improve their self-esteem and their close relationships. He does not judge and prioritises a respectful, empathic way of working.

Before training as a counsellor he worked in hospitality and with charities on mentoring and rehabilitation programmes, including support in prison settings. Those roles informed his belief that people can change and grow with the right help.

He is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic theory and Person-Centred therapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Adrian has three years of professional experience and sees people in the United Kingdom.

How Adrian uses therapy approaches online

Adrian works from a few evidence-backed approaches that suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on the values that matter to them; it is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding to anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviour. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a non-judgemental, empathic relationship where the counsellor reflects and supports the client's own process of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and will help decide whether ACT, CBT, a client-centred way of working, or a blend is most helpful. That decision is made together and can change as the work progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during the day, or letting people join from a quieter place. Many people find that practical tools and written exercises translate well to remote sessions, and the same collaborative planning helps shape a clear, manageable path forward.