Etienne Oblado, BACP

Etienne Oblado brings a collaborative, person-focused approach to therapy. He begins by listening to each person's story and works alongside them to build on their strengths. Etienne uses conversational methods that aim to make everyday thoughts and habits easier to manage. He presents himself as a supportive guide during change and difficult moments.

With nine years of experience in the United Kingdom, Etienne has helped people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and motivation challenges. He also supports clients dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Practical struggles such as sleeping problems, anger, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues are within his scope of work.

Etienne draws on a mix of approaches. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow a person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and psychodynamic ideas can help unpack relationship patterns and past influences.

People often meet him to cope with specific situations like divorce, infidelity, obsessions and compulsions, process addictions, or ongoing workplace compassion fatigue. He also offers support for issues such as ADHD, bipolar experience, and identity-focused work like self-love and forgiveness.

Etienne works in English and accepts international clients. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How Etienne’s approaches translate to online work

Etienne combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to focus on thoughts and everyday habits. Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and following the person’s pace, which helps people feel understood and involved in planning change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at day-to-day thinking and routines, and teaches simple techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Etienne works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person's goals and preferences. He will check in about what feels most useful and adapt the work as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into daily life. Online work can reduce travel time and help people schedule appointments around work, childcare, or other commitments. If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know what to expect.