- Client-centred
- ACT and CBT
- Supports neurodiversity
About Oran
Oran Blackwood is a counsellor who uses client-centred and evidence-informed approaches to help people through hard times. He draws on five years of recent therapeutic practice and a background in education to offer clear, practical support. He works in English and accepts international clients while based in the United Kingdom.
Oran focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also supports people coping with trauma or abuse, addictions, grief, and major life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, autism-related challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and worries after natural or human-caused disasters.
In sessions he offers straightforward, conversational support that helps people spot patterns and try new ways of responding. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with thoughts and behaviours, and Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves. Mindfulness practices and a client-centred stance help keep the work grounded in the person’s own goals.
Oran’s prior work in education, including time with children who had special educational needs, informs his practical approach. He has supported people facing suicidal thoughts and self-harm, and has experience with respite services and caring roles.
People who choose Oran often want clear tools they can use between sessions. He encourages collaboration on goals and keeps sessions focused on manageable steps. To begin, follow the site’s matching and scheduling process to set up a first appointment.
How Oran's approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and adjusting after major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives clear strategies to manage unhelpful thinking and routines. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps re-author those stories to reduce shame and blame.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Oran works with each person to identify practical goals and suggests techniques that suit their needs and preferences. Together they decide which approach or combination feels most useful and adjust the plan as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please check the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. For many people, using ACT or CBT tools between meetings helps keep progress steady when life is unpredictable.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
Oran works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem and grief. He also supports people with ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and coping after disasters.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and client-centred, with practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Narrative and mindfulness approaches are used to help people reframe stories and build simple daily practices.
What is Oran's background and experience?
He has five years of recent therapeutic experience and a long background in education, including work with children with special educational needs. He has also supported people through respite services and crisis-related situations.
What credentials and location are listed?
Oran holds the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom. The profile does not list additional licence details beyond NCPS.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Oran accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.