Adrian Robson

Adrian Robson is trained primarily as a Person-Centred Counsellor, with an integrative cognitive behavioural influence that informs his practice. This combination allows him to pair a deeply relational approach with flexible, evidence-based techniques when these can help the person he is supporting.

His background in physical health and somatic bodywork spans over 25 years, during which he has worked one-to-one with people to help them understand and reconnect with their bodies. That experience has influenced how he listens - attending not only to what is said but also to what may be held and expressed physically.

In therapy he aims to provide a warm, grounded and supportive space where someone can explore what feels difficult or unclear at their own pace. He regards the process as a collaborative relationship built on empathy, honesty and mutual respect.

At times he may invite gentle attention to bodily sensations or shifts in feeling that arise during the work, since these can offer useful insight and support integration. His intention is to help people develop a deeper connection with themselves - fostering self-understanding, healing and growth, and empowering them to move forward in ways that feel authentic.

He often reflects on the question Carl Rogers posed: “How can I provide a relationship which my client may use for their own personal growth?” With that in mind, his role is to create an environment that encourages openness and helps people connect with inner strengths and resources so they can make choices and changes that feel right.

Across 17 years of practice he has worked with people from many walks of life facing both personal and professional challenges. He has accompanied clients through anxiety and depression, relationship and family difficulties, and bereavement and loss, attending to the deep-seated thoughts, feelings and behaviours that can be hard to name or understand.

He believes the person is the expert on their own life and aims to support and guide them as they navigate challenges and move toward greater self-understanding and personal growth. There are no quick fixes - meaningful change often involves leaning into parts of life that feel uncomfortable. Being genuine with clients sometimes means offering gentle challenge, not to criticise but to create space for development, and much personal growth can occur outside our comfort zones.