Counsellor profile
Oran Blackwood, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and trauma
See online counselling options- ACT
- Client-Centred
- CBT
About Oran
Counsellor Oran Blackwood is registered with NCPS and has five years' counselling experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD and related concerns. Sessions address practical problems such as sleep, eating, parenting and work stress, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.
Oran uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He combines these with mindfulness and narrative techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and behaviour and try different ways of responding. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small steps that can be put into everyday life.
His background includes work with neurodiversity, covering ADHD and autism, and experience supporting people affected by trauma, abuse and addiction. That experience shapes how he pays attention to how someone manages stress and relationships. He also has experience with grief, carer stress and ageing-related concerns.
Sessions often look at practical skills - sleep routines, coping when anxiety rises, managing urges linked to substance use, and communicating with others. Oran aims to help people develop clearer routines and strategies they can use between sessions. He also draws on life story work to make sense of recurring problems.
Oran works from the United Kingdom and speaks English. He accepts international clients. Before booking, check the current session options available for you and confirm details through the platform.
Therapy approaches and how online counselling can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and difficulties with motivation. Client-Centred work focuses on the person in front of the counsellor and on listening without directing, which can help when someone needs to make sense of feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques for managing worry, low mood and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your aims and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. That makes sessions a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also let someone choose audio only if video is difficult, or plan sessions around work or family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals often work this way to help people maintain regular contact and build practical skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, and with issues such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, plus mindfulness and narrative techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience and additional background working with neurodiversity and education.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with NCPS as stated in his profile.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions can be arranged with international clients as noted in his profile.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current 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?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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