Counsellor profile
Adam Knight, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic thinking
About Adam
Counsellor and NCPS member Adam Knight has 15 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom on common difficulties such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain and low self-esteem. He also helps with depression, anger, addictions and issues related to trauma and grief. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Adam uses a mix of client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. He encourages clients to talk through what matters to them and to build on existing strengths. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps alongside thinking about patterns that keep problems going.
In a typical session he listens first to what the person is bringing and then agrees a direction together. That might include looking at thought patterns that feed anxiety, practising different ways of responding to anger, or thinking about past relationships that influence present behaviour. Sessions can also include coaching-style support for career or life changes.
He aims for clear, practical language in sessions and for steady progress over time. Adam describes the person in the room as the expert on their life, with him offering questions, ideas and tools to try between sessions.
People often come for help with sleep or eating problems, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, ADHD-related struggles or compassion fatigue. He works collaboratively to set short-term goals and to review them as work continues.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Adam combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic thinking. Client-centred work focuses on listening and on the person’s own goals. It helps when someone needs space to name their concerns and feel heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It suits problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating difficulties because it leads to practical steps to try between sessions. Psychodynamic thinking helps by making sense of repeated patterns and how past relationships can affect current behaviour.Choosing the right approach is part of how he works. He will discuss the options with the client and decide together what fits best for current needs and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as the work develops and new priorities emerge.
The profile does not state which specific session formats are offered, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins at times such as a work break. It can also help when someone prefers not to travel or wants to meet a therapist who is based elsewhere, while arranging times that suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger and self-esteem concerns. He also sees people for depression, addictions, grief and trauma related problems.
What style of counselling does he use?
He blends client-centred methods with cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking. The mix is used to talk through current difficulties and to look at underlying patterns.
How long has he been working as a counsellor?
He has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of issues.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is listed with NCPS as given in his profile information.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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