Adrian Harris, AASW
15 years in practice
Adrian Harris uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people untangle painful relationship patterns.
License and registration
- AASW
- 208999 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Adrian
Adrian Harris uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people untangle painful relationship patterns. He works directly with individuals and couples who are dealing with conflict, intimacy concerns, grief, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Adrian writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to make room for big feelings and clearer choices.
He has 15 years of experience working across a wide range of relationship and personal concerns.
Background and approach
That background includes family conflict, blended family matters, parenting strain, care‑giver stress, and difficulties tied to attachment or abandonment. Adrian also sees people coping with body image, eating concerns, substance issues and major life changes. Adrian combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred techniques.
Sessions focus on understanding emotions, improving communication, and building practical skills for day-to-day life. He adapts the work to each person’s situation instead of following a fixed formula. He describes his style as respectful, engaged and direct.
The aim is to repair emotional connection when that’s needed, and to help people find clearer priorities and steadier coping strategies. Adrian draws on attachment-informed ideas to help people feel safer in relationships. Adrian is based in Australia and works in English.
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Adrian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Adrian names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Emotionally-Focused and Acceptance Approaches Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people and couples notice and work with intense emotions that drive repeated patterns. It focuses on recognising feelings, naming needs, and changing interaction cycles that cause distance or conflict. This can help with intimacy issues, attachment worries, and recurring fights.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them. It uses mindfulness and practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity, which is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Adrian will discuss goals and preferences and then choose methods that fit each person’s situation. That collaboration helps make sure the focus is useful and realistic for everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer text, want brief check-ins, or need more flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Adrian help with?
He works with relationship and intimacy issues, family conflict, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, eating concerns and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is emotionally focused and practical. He listens closely, helps name feelings, and teaches skills for better communication and coping.
What sort of background does he have?
Adrian has 15 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship distress, attachment issues, addiction concerns, and family‑of‑origin problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the AASW and is based in Australia.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Adrian?
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