Oran Blackwood, NCPS
Reflective counsellor using Narrative approaches
Details
| Name | Oran Blackwood |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Oran
Oran Blackwood is a counsellor who uses Narrative Therapy alongside other approachable methods. He draws on five years of therapeutic practice to help people who are anxious, low in mood, or dealing with trauma. Oran keeps sessions straightforward and conversational so parents and busy adults can talk through what matters most to them.
He works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. He also supports clients facing issues such as ADHD, addictions, body image and parenting strain.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on understanding the stories people tell about themselves and finding ways to change unhelpful patterns. Oran combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and a client-centred stance. That mix helps people build practical skills, notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what they value.
He explains approaches in plain language and adapts them to each person’s situation. He holds NCPS as a credential and has practised in the United Kingdom for five years. Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients through online formats.
The emphasis is on short, manageable steps rather than overwhelming change. People who choose him can expect a calm, steady presence and a focus on practical coping strategies. He aims to help people feel less alone with their problems and clearer about next steps.
The work is collaborative and paced to suit each client.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Oran works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Oran among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Oran directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Oran directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Online approaches that focus on personal stories and practical change
Oran commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how personal narratives shape feelings and behaviour, and helps people find alternative, more helpful ways to view difficult events. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - is another strand he uses; it focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.He also draws on client-centred ways of working that prioritise listening and respect for each person's experience. Together these approaches are discussed with each person so the best mix is found collaboratively. The therapist will check in about what feels useful and adjust approaches to match goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers a range of practical options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or busy schedules. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from registered or accredited professionals without needing to travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Oran help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Other common concerns include relationship difficulties, grief, ADHD, addictions and parenting strain.
What is Oran's therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centred. He uses Narrative Therapy alongside ACT, CBT and mindfulness to make sense of problems and try new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
Oran has five years of clinical experience working as a counsellor. He also has a background in education and work with neurodiversity contexts.
Where is Oran based and what are his credentials?
He practises from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Sessions and materials are presented in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Oran?
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