Etienne Oblado, BACP

Etienne Oblado is a counsellor who blends conversational care with evidence-informed approaches. He works with people facing relationship strain, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety and mood concerns. He emphasises clients as experts in their own lives and offers steady support while people take steps towards change.

Etienne draws on nine years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. He focuses on practical, everyday goals such as improving motivation, rebuilding trust after infidelity, coping with grief, and managing sleep or stress. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that fit into daily life.

In the room he combines Client-Centred ways of listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and Emotionally-Focused ideas when useful. That means he hears what matters to the person first, then works on thoughts, behaviours and emotions that keep problems going. He also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns and deepen self-understanding.

People can expect a collaborative tone rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Etienne supports people to try things between sessions and reviews what helps. He also offers coaching-style work for practical life changes and career decisions.

He works in English and accepts international clients. If someone is wondering whether to begin, Etienne guides them through a short matching process and helps them schedule sessions that suit their routine.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Etienne commonly brings Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy into his work. Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, creating space to tell their story and name priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on practical changes to thoughts and behaviours that can reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Etienne will work collaboratively to find what fits a person’s needs, goals and preferences. He reviews progress together and adapts methods as things change so sessions stay useful and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep momentum between sessions by practising techniques in everyday settings and discussing what happens afterwards.