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I am Adrian Yates, an independent therapist working online with adults. I offer a place to talk about what is happening in your life, understand yourself more clearly and consider what, if anything, you want to change. You do not have to arrive with a diagnosis, a polished explanation or a goal ready for me to approve.
My work is grounded in the Cognizance Therapeutic Principle: compassion, equality and respect for your own judgement. I may question something, offer another perspective or say when I think a different kind of support is needed. That does not make me the authority over your life. You should be able to question me as well.
Room to understand before deciding
This website is here to help you make an informed choice, whether or not you decide to work with me. Understanding therapy looks at what therapy can offer, its limits, how to choose a therapist and what it means to participate willingly. There is also room to read about experiences such as anxiety, grief, self-criticism and relationship difficulties without being asked to fit yourself into a label.
Some people want to work towards a particular change. Others need time to make sense of what they have lived through or what they are feeling now. Both are reasonable starting points. I have strong objections to therapists who insist on goals when a person has said they are not ready or do not want to set them. I explain why here.
Considering therapy with me
For new clients who have not worked with me before, the first session is free and lasts 60 minutes. It is a chance for us both to consider whether the work is suitable, with no obligation to book another appointment. After that, a 60-minute session costs £50, or an agreed sliding-scale fee between £25 and £50. The fees and practicalities page explains the arrangements before you need to make a decision.
You can read more about therapy with me, including my background, the first session and the boundaries of the service. If you would like to enquire, use the Contact page.
This is not an emergency or crisis service. If you need urgent support, please use the urgent help information to find a suitable service where you are.
