Oran Blackwood, NCPS
Counsellor specializing in neurodiversity and trauma
- Neurodiversity support
- Trauma and anxiety
- Online international sessions
About Oran Blackwood
Oran Blackwood is a licensed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and works with adults and children across a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy-related issues.
He has particular experience supporting neurodiverse clients, especially those with ADHD and autism, helping to address co-occurring mental health challenges that can arise from masking, communication differences, and feelings of isolation. Oran is comfortable working with people who experience self-harm or suicidal thoughts and has experience supporting people through respite services and crisis situations.
Oran uses a client-centered stance to foster personal growth and self-belief, and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. He also provides coaching for career and life transitions and works with clients facing caregiver stress, addiction, compassion fatigue, and other complex concerns. He offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients, providing collaborative, practical support aimed at strengthening coping skills and relationships.
He has particular experience supporting neurodiverse clients, especially those with ADHD and autism, helping to address co-occurring mental health challenges that can arise from masking, communication differences, and feelings of isolation. Oran is comfortable working with people who experience self-harm or suicidal thoughts and has experience supporting people through respite services and crisis situations.
Oran uses a client-centered stance to foster personal growth and self-belief, and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. He also provides coaching for career and life transitions and works with clients facing caregiver stress, addiction, compassion fatigue, and other complex concerns. He offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients, providing collaborative, practical support aimed at strengthening coping skills and relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Oran Blackwood have?
Oran Blackwood has five years of experience.
Is Oran Blackwood a licensed therapist?
Yes. Oran Blackwood holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Oran Blackwood provide therapy?
Oran provides therapy in English.
Where is Oran Blackwood located?
Oran is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Oran Blackwood as my therapist?
You can work with Oran Blackwood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Oran Blackwood work with international clients?
Yes, Oran Blackwood works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Oran Blackwood cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Oran commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports building a values-driven life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship to help clients explore feelings, build self-worth, and find their own solutions to challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Oran works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts tools over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists may combine these approaches to create a personalised plan.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from home or when traveling, accommodate busy schedules, and allow ongoing contact between sessions when needed, all while preserving the collaborative, evidence-informed focus of in-person care.