Oran Blackwood, NCPS

Oran Blackwood is a United Kingdom based counsellor who holds the NCPS credential, a professional certification in counselling. With five years of clinical experience, he supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and challenges with self-esteem, intimacy, eating, sleeping, parenting, anger, and career changes.

He also addresses related areas such as compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and coaching to build resilience and practical skills. Comfortable working with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, he is prepared to work with suicidal thoughts and self-harm when these arise in therapy. Oran has a clear focus on neurodiversity, particularly ADHD and autism, and helps clients explore how masking, social communication differences, and co-occurring issues can affect relationships and self-image.

Drawing on client-centred principles and evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, he aims to support personal growth, strengthen self-belief, and improve day-to-day coping. He provides therapy in English and accepts international clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that build a meaningful life. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation or life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a collaborative, non-judgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and support to help clients explore their experience and grow. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, processing relational issues, and developing greater self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to mood and anxiety problems. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and problems with sleep, substance use, or coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. Oran will work with each person to tailor methods and priorities based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, can fit around work, family, or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.