Etienne Oblado

Etienne Oblado is a counsellor with nine years of experience who draws on person-centred ways of working to help people untangle difficult problems. He approaches each person as the expert in their own life and looks for their existing strengths. He meets clients with straightforward support and practical focus when life feels overwhelming or stuck.

He commonly helps people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. He also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, problems with sleep, and work-related stress. Additional areas of focus include infidelity, narcissism, obsessive or compulsive behaviours, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use.

His sessions blend client-centred listening with active strategies drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Etienne also uses emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the situation. This mix aims to both make sense of what has happened and to build day-to-day coping skills.

People can expect a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking. Etienne encourages small, achievable changes alongside talking through harder emotions. He offers support aimed at regaining confidence and making decisions that feel right for each person.

Work is done in English and he accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom. Before booking, users should check the current session options and scheduling details.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. The counsellor offers empathy and space for people to tell their story, which can help with self-esteem, relationship issues and grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with addictive urges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and naming emotions and the ways they shape close relationships, which can help with intimacy-related problems and trust issues.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process helps decide whether listening, structured exercises or emotional work is most useful at any stage.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let conversations continue when people are living apart or travelling. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists with a BACP affiliation, often adapt techniques used in person for remote work to keep progress moving forward.