- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
About Emmanuel
Emmanuel Oragui is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, family matters, grief, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Emmanuel also lists work on abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, body image, codependency, communication problems and divorce and separation.
Emmanuel uses several therapeutic approaches to help people talk through their concerns. He draws on client-centred methods to create a straightforward, conversational space. He also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current ones, and uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused. Emmanuel says he brings energy and authenticity to sessions and that he tries to create a positive atmosphere. He has experience working with young people in educational settings, including nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools and sixth forms, and continues to work with that age range.
His training includes an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Counselling Skills and a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. He describes these qualifications as supporting his work with a broad range of emotional needs. Emmanuel accepts international clients and works in English.
People who are juggling study, first jobs, relationships or major life changes may find his practical style helpful. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process to arrange a first session and discuss their immediate concerns.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Emmanuel blends client-centred work and attachment-based thinking with cognitive behavioural tools to help people address early-adult pressures. Client-centred work involves straightforward, person-led conversation where the counsellor listens and reflects back what matters most. Attachment-based work looks at patterns from past relationships and how they influence current trust, closeness and communication. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety and stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Emmanuel will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree together which methods to try. This is collaborative - the aim is to choose ways of working that fit the client’s needs, not to impose a single method.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around study, shifts or commuting by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit quieter check-ins or short sessions. Talk with Emmanuel in the first meeting about practical arrangements and what will fit into daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, family issues, grief, parenting, bipolar and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centred conversation, attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour in clear, practical ways.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working in the United Kingdom, including time supporting young people in educational settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients as part of his practice.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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