Hi! I'm Adam (he/him). I am based in Southport, Merseyside, UK. I have worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist for over 7 years and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
For so many different reasons, life can pull us away in so many directions from who we really are and what matters most, often without us noticing. The consequences of this can make life feel like a struggle, challenging, scary and at times incredibly overwhelming and difficult to cope with. I care very deeply about helping people connect with themselves, with others and the world around them in ways that feel healthier, beneficial and meaningful.
I am experienced in helping clients work through a variety of issues and concerns - most prominently related to; anxiety, stress, low mood and depression, low self-esteem, worth and confidence, and the impact of problematic ways of relating/attachment patterns experienced within ourselves and within family and other relationship dynamics.
From my experience this can often show up as:
Finding yourself often worrying about what others may think about you?
Self-talk that can be extremely critical and shaming towards self.
People-pleasing, worry about upsetting others, fear of failing, avoiding situations of conflict, procrastination, not feeling good enough, or not feeling you are doing enough, difficulties navigating and maintaining friendships/relationships, uncomfortableness with emotional intimacy, overthinking and ruminating, thinking about worst-case scenarios, anxiety and worry around uncertainty/change, difficulty with regulating your emotions. I wonder does any of the above resonate with you?
I am a Person-Centred counsellor and psychotherapist. Being person-centred means meeting you where you are. I aim to offer you a space of understanding, acceptance, respect and honest to allow you to feel comfortable to talk freely, knowing you won’t be judged. Each session is shaped around you and what you bring, what matters to you and at your pace. Counselling is not about telling you what to do but to support you in making sense of things in a way that builds confidence and trust in yourself in knowing what feels right for you.
To help me meet you where you are to the best of my ability and support your therapeutic needs, I have done additional continuing professional development learning and training in Attachment Theory, Working with the Inner Child, Transactional Analysis (TA) and Creative therapeutic ways of working building on my core counselling and psychotherapy training and knowledge. Within my work I incorporate elements of these and techniques if I feel it is appropriate for you with what we are working on together.
My Educational Background
Post Graduate Diploma with distinction in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice (Liverpool John Moores University)
BSc (Hons) Psychology (The Open University)
Level 2 in Counselling Skills (Wirral Met College)
Level 3 in Counselling Studies (Wirral Met College).
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #380719
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My experience with Adam from my first therapy session is no less than excellent. Adam has given me time to explain myself thoroughly, I look forward to more session with Adam...
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Adam for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Excellent listener and questioning
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Adam for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He’s really nice honestly
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Adam for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
Adam is a fantastic listener in the sense that he remembers and picks up on details as I speak in a really helpful, supportive, and insightful way. He doesn't label anything or judge anything but I feel like he really has the patience to get to know my train of thought and the patter of my feelings to identify and hone in on areas it could be helpful to focus or expand on slightly. He understands childhood trauma and relationship dynamics and is super humble, human, and empathetic in his approach. He allows me to speak whatever comes up which enables authentic development from session to session.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Adam for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
Adam is great. Always listens and makes you feel heard and make sure he fully understands what you need from your sessions.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Adam for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I’ve been working with Adam for more than a year now. It’s been a great journey. Adam is very professional and listening. And he allowed me to go at my own pace.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Adam for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem