- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Oran
Oran Blackwood is a counsellor (NCPS) based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and problems with eating or sleeping.
He uses plain conversation and focused methods to help people notice patterns that cause distress. Sessions often involve practical exercises and learning simple skills to manage emotions and thoughts. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build values-based actions.
Oran also works with issues linked to neurodiversity, such as ADHD and autism, and with challenges that can come alongside those, like masking, social communication problems, and feelings of isolation. He aims to help people improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild self-confidence.
His background includes educational work with children and adults and experience supporting people with trauma, emotional abuse, self-harm thoughts, and suicidal ideation. That experience informs a steady, practical way of planning sessions and responding to immediate concerns.
Sessions blend client-centred listening with structured approaches such as mindfulness exercises and narrative techniques. People can expect clear steps, short exercises between sessions, and conversations about realistic goals for daily life.
How Oran uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose small actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and when stress makes daily life feel narrow.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses brief exercises to change patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. It is often used for social anxiety, panic, and sleeping or eating problems.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship so people can reflect and make changes at their own pace. It supports conversations about identity, relationships, and goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Oran will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That decision is made together and may change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work or family life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited, or sessions without video if someone prefers not to be on camera.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Oran work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, plus mindfulness and narrative techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience and a background in education working with children and adults.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How do sessions and costs work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.