- ACT informed
- CBT methods
- Client-centred work
About Oran
Oran Blackwood is a counsellor (NCPS) with five years' experience. He works with common early-adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and career pressures, and issues around identity and intimacy. He also addresses trauma, addictions, grief and parenting strains.
Oran uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred counselling to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards change. Sessions typically include talking, reflecting and trying out new ways of coping between meetings.
He has a background in education and prior work with neurodiversity, which informs how he talks about ADHD and autism-related challenges. That experience shapes how he supports people who struggle with masking, communication or feeling isolated.
People often come for help with low self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, or the strain of starting a job or leaving university. He also supports those managing anger, compassion fatigue, or the practical effects of addiction and domestic violence histories. Oran talks through options and keeps the focus on manageable steps.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused when that helps, and more exploratory when someone wants to understand patterns from the past. He works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and book a first session through the online options button.
How Oran uses talking therapies online
Oran draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred counselling in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can help when life feels directionless. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical techniques for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-centred counselling emphasises listening and reflecting so a person can make sense of their experiences and decide what to try next.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That plan can mix methods, move between practical skill-building and deeper reflection, and be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or busy weeks, and they can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone calls when bandwidth is low. Registered or accredited professionals and counsellors often use online sessions to reduce travel and help people keep therapy consistent alongside everyday commitments.
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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, ADHD, relationship and career pressures, trauma, addictions, grief and related concerns common in early adulthood.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
He combines client-centred listening with practical tools from ACT and CBT, and uses mindfulness and narrative techniques when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience and a background in education that includes work with neurodiverse people.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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