Counsellor profile
Etienne Oblado, BACP
Counsellor - addictions and relationships
See online counselling options- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Etienne
Counsellor Etienne Oblado is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with nine years of professional experience. He works from the United Kingdom and helps people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation, self‑esteem and confidence. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Etienne uses a mix of person-centred and evidence-informed methods. He listens for what matters most to the person in front of him and then brings in practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy to address thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
He also draws on emotionally focused techniques to look at patterns in close relationships. These methods aim to make feelings clearer and help people make different choices in how they connect. Motivational interviewing helps where change feels stalled, for example with addictions or low drive.
Etienne says clients are the experts in their own stories. He focuses on what they already do well and how to build on those strengths. That can mean working on coping skills, sleep routines, or steps towards resolving separation, infidelity or career stress.
Practical matters such as session length, cost and booking are handled through the directory subscription system. The subscription can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
How Etienne uses common approaches in online counselling
Etienne works with Client‑Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally‑Focused Therapy as core tools. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding so the person feels heard and can make sense of their experience. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and helps people recognise and respond to emotions that drive those patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He discusses options with each person and decides together what to try first, based on their goals and preferences. That means the approach can shift if a different method seems more useful over time.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of delivery options, and a short conversation will clarify which format works best for a given schedule or technical situation.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, anxiety and depression among other concerns.
What style of counselling does he use?
He combines Client‑Centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused work, plus motivational interviewing when change feels difficult.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people based outside the UK can be matched for sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription tier.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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