Adrian Jackson

Adrian Jackson is a counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people facing stress, anger and other emotional struggles. He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship worries and low self-esteem, and aims to help clients feel heard and understood. Adrian holds BACP registration, which he follows in his practice.

Adrian takes an integrative approach, drawing on several ways of working to suit each person. Some sessions focus on recognising unhelpful patterns and developing practical coping skills. Other times he will look at past experiences, including childhood, to see how they shape current feelings.

Sessions often include talking things through, guided written exercises and practical strategies to manage emotions. He particularly supports men who find it hard to express vulnerability, helping them build emotional awareness and clearer communication. Adrian also works with people dealing with addiction, trauma, anger and identity concerns within LGBT issues.

Before training as a counsellor, Adrian spent years in hospitality and worked for charities in mentoring and rehabilitation programmes supporting people in prison. That background informs his focus on resilience and the possibility of personal change.

Adrian describes therapy as a collaborative process. He tailors the approach to each person, moves at a pace that feels right, and helps clients build skills for longer term change. If someone wants to explore their emotions and make different choices, he offers steady support through that process.

How Adrian applies therapy online and by approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and finding direction after big changes.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a warm, non-judgemental relationship so people feel able to talk honestly. This approach helps with emotional expression, self-esteem and feeling understood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers clear techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and anger regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adrian will talk through what feels most relevant and try different methods alongside the client. This is a collaborative process that balances goals, preferences and what seems to help in practice.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Others prefer short check-ins or written exercises when they need a lighter touch. Adrian can adapt methods and pace to fit how someone wants to work.