John Obalum

John Obalum is an AASW social worker with seven years' experience supporting people through family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain and anger. He speaks English and Igbo and aims to make the first step easier for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed. He keeps sessions straightforward and compassionate so clients can talk without judgement.

He uses listening and practical conversation to help untangle stressful patterns. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what small steps might help. He encourages people to name difficult feelings and try new ways of responding to family and relationship problems.

John blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centred listening and elements of mindfulness. That means he works with values, present-moment noticing and straightforward goal setting rather than long lectures or one-size-fits-all plans. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values.

He has worked in mental health and child protection and has experience supporting young people with identity struggles. That background informs practical approaches to parenting concerns, caregiver stress and communication problems within families.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. John aims to make space for difficult memories while keeping attention on practical choices now. He welcomes questions and works at a pace the client chooses.

Approaches that guide online work and practical progress

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with issues like anger, parenting stress and relationship conflicts. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises active listening and a non-judgemental stance so people can talk through what matters most to them and feel heard.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to find what fits their needs and goals. He checks in and adapts the approach if something isn’t helping, so clients shape how therapy proceeds.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people work with a therapist who speaks their language or has specific experience, while keeping scheduling flexible to everyday life.