Oran Blackwood, NCPS

Oran Blackwood uses a client-centred way of working. He draws on practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety and difficult life changes. He combines that with mindfulness and narrative techniques to make sense of painful experiences. Oran holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. He has five years of experience as a counsellor. His background also includes long experience in education and work with people who are neurodiverse, particularly those with ADHD and autism. That experience informs how he notices communication differences and supports clearer understanding between people. In sessions he keeps language plain and aims for practical steps people can try between meetings. He helps people talk through grief, relationship strains, parenting questions and career transitions. He also works with matters such as coping with trauma, addiction and sleep or eating concerns. Oran supports people facing the stresses of caregiving and ageing and the particular strains those roles can bring. He can help with issues linked to abandonment, attachment, codependency and caregiver stress, and with the emotional effects of adoption and foster care. People can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on values, manageable goals and everyday skills. The aim is to help people build steadier routines, clearer communication and better ways to cope when life becomes hard.

Approaches for online work and practical support

Oran uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. That approach often helps with anxiety, low mood and coping with life transitions. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and to test practical alternatives. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Oran will discuss different methods and agree a plan with each person based on their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may include experiments, homework tasks and adjustments as needs change. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper reflection. The therapist will help match session length and frequency to practical routines and the issues being addressed.