Etienne Oblado, BACP

Etienne Oblado works from a person-centred perspective that places the client's experience at the centre of therapy. He uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people untangle problems and find what helps them move forward. Etienne holds BACP and brings nine years of professional experience in the UK.

He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. He also helps with sleep problems, parenting strain, grief and career concerns. Additional focuses include process addictions, infidelity and issues around non-monogamous relationships.

In sessions he listens for strengths and practical options. He draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to work on thoughts, emotions and interaction patterns. Motivational Interviewing can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.

Etienne aims to make the work clear and manageable. Conversations tend to include setting small, achievable goals and noticing changes between sessions. He encourages clients to reflect on what works for them and to use those discoveries in everyday life.

People often come with one or two issues that affect many parts of life. Etienne helps break those down into steps that feel possible. He offers steady support while people build confidence and new ways of coping.

How Etienne's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client's lead to help them find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change them, which can support depression, anxiety and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotions and how they shape relationships and closeness, which can help with relationship strain and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Etienne will talk with each person about what feels most useful and then shape the sessions to match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to lean more on practical strategies, emotional exploration, or motivational techniques.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions around work or family life and saving travel time. Some people like shorter check-ins when their week is busy, while others choose longer sessions for deeper work. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the available options before booking so you can choose what fits your routine.