About Between Paths

My Vision

Hello, I’m Adrian. I’m a therapist, web builder, dyslexic content creator, and someone who has always believed in the quiet strength people carry, even when life has made it difficult to see the right path to take.

A little about my background, since this is a page about why I do this. I trained as a psychotherapist and hold diplomas in hypnotherapy (2006) and psychotherapy (2007), and I have worked as a therapist for around eighteen years. I was one of the first in the UK to work entirely online, going back to 2011. For about three years I also volunteered at a local Mind centre, giving therapy for free, and that time shaped a lot of what I believe about who should be able to reach support.

One honest thing while we are here. I am not currently registered with a professional body. In the UK that registration is voluntary for psychotherapists, and I would rather say so plainly than imply an accountability I do not have. What I can point to instead is the work itself, and an honest account across this site of how I practise and what I do not do.

Over many years working as a therapist, I met people from all walks of life, and many of them had tried therapy before they came to me. For some it had been helpful, even life-changing. For others it had left them feeling unheard, misunderstood, or disappointed by something that was supposed to help them. I also became aware that many people who could benefit from support simply couldn’t afford regular therapy, or were left trying to make sense of difficult experiences on their own.

The more I thought about it, the more I realised that not every helpful conversation has to happen in a therapy room. Sometimes what people need is a place to pause, reflect, learn something new, hear another perspective, or simply feel less alone in what they are going through.

That is why I created Between Paths.

This website is built around the idea that support, reflection, and personal growth should not always sit behind a paywall. My aim is not to tell people what to think, sell a system, or convince anyone that I have the answers. Quite the opposite. I believe most people already carry more wisdom, resilience, and understanding than they often give themselves credit for. Sometimes it simply becomes buried beneath stress, fear, self-doubt, painful experiences, or the noise of everyday life.

Between Paths brings together a growing collection of free resources, reflections, journaling prompts, meditation exercises, podcasts, guidance on therapy red flags, and creative tools that use writing, lyrics, and music as ways of exploring thoughts and feelings. Some people find clarity through writing. Some through music. Some through stillness, creativity, conversation, or quiet reflection. There is no single path through life, and there is certainly no single way to heal, grow, or reconnect with yourself.

The ideas behind this website are influenced by what I call the Cognisance Therapeutic Principle, a way of working I developed many years ago. At its heart is a simple belief that every person is unique and should be understood as an individual, not reduced to a diagnosis, label, or theory. Healing is not about being fixed. It is about becoming more aware of your own experience, learning from it, and discovering what feels right for you.

My hope is simple. I hope Between Paths becomes a quiet companion for people trying to understand themselves a little better. Somewhere to return to when life feels confusing. Somewhere to find ideas, questions, and perspectives that encourage reflection without pressure or judgement.

Life rarely moves in a straight line. Most of us spend parts of it standing at crossroads, unsure which direction to take next. If something on these pages helps you feel more connected to yourself, more hopeful, or simply a little less alone, then this website has served its purpose.

One last, practical thing. Between Paths is not therapy, and it is not crisis support. If you are in real difficulty right now, please reach out to someone who can help today. In the UK you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, talk to your GP, or call 999 in an emergency. There is no shame in that. It is the sensible thing to do, and I would rather you did it than stayed on a website.

Thank you for being here.

keep well and keep going, Adrian

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Common questions

Who runs Between Paths? I do. I’m Adrian, a psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with around eighteen years’ experience and a background in online therapy going back to 2011.

Is it really free? Yes. The reflections, the audio, the journaling prompts, and the tools are all free, and there’s nothing to buy. You can sign up for updates if you’d like, but nothing here is locked behind it.

Is this a substitute for therapy? No. It’s a place to pause, reflect, and find ideas and tools you can use yourself. It isn’t therapy, and it isn’t crisis support. If you’re struggling badly, please speak to your GP or contact Samaritans on 116 123.

Adrian