- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centred listening
- Neurodiversity focus
About Oran
Oran Blackwood is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has five years of therapeutic experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. Oran explains ideas plainly and helps people try out small changes between meetings.
Common concerns he addresses include trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD and eating or sleeping struggles. He also supports people coping with grief, work stress, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. Anger and intimacy-related issues are listed among his focus areas.
Oran draws on experience from educational work and from supporting people with neurodiversity. He describes how difficulties such as masking, communication problems and isolation can combine with low self-esteem. He uses that background to talk through practical steps for clearer communication and better day-to-day coping.
Sessions work around what the person wants to focus on. He combines structured techniques from CBT and ACT with client-centred listening and narrative approaches. This mix is used to help people notice patterns, test different responses and build small routines that reduce overwhelm.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and decide what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different responses in everyday situations. It is commonly used for mood, anxiety and behavioural patterns. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises listening and building a collaborative relationship so the person can explore what they want to change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative step means sessions can shift over time as the person tries techniques and notices what helps.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work or family routines, enable shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapeutic progress consistent with day-to-day life.
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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 helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship challenges, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred approaches. Sessions mix practical techniques with open conversational work.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of therapeutic experience and a background in education working with neurodiverse people.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions operate via a subscription 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 a first session.