- Years in practice
- 9
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Etienne
Etienne Oblado is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people make lasting change. He believes clients are experts in their own lives and builds on their strengths to tackle issues that feel overwhelming. He speaks English and works with people across the United Kingdom and internationally.
He draws on nine years of clinical experience to support people with addiction concerns and problems linked to relationships and trauma.
Background and approach
He also helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and stress. Parenting matters and grief are among the practical life challenges he addresses. Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward.
He listens first, then offers methods from cognitive behavioural work and emotion-focused approaches when useful. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas can be used to increase insight and keep change moving forward. Clients can expect help breaking cycles such as process addictions, compulsive behaviours and patterns linked to jealousy or infidelity.
He also supports people coping with big life changes like separation or career shifts, and with concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood changes and compassion fatigue. Etienne uses a supportive, non-judgemental style. He encourages small, practical steps and clearer thinking about options.
People who want coaching-style support as well as therapeutic exploration may find his mixed approach helpful.
What Etienne works with
Everything Etienne lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Etienne helps people with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
Approaches Etienne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps people feel understood and to recognise their strengths so they can make choices about parenting, relationships and wellbeing. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep or change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice their emotional responses and work through intense feelings that affect close connections and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together you will try methods that fit your needs. This collaborative process means sessions can shift between listening, practical skills and deeper exploration as things change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker and use less bandwidth. Chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around family life, work and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Etienne
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sleep problems, stress and parenting concerns.
How would you describe your therapeutic style?
He starts from a client-centred stance, listening to your priorities and building on strengths. He combines conversational listening with techniques from CBT, emotion-focused work and motivational interviewing when they fit.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has nine years of professional experience working with issues such as process addictions, compulsive behaviours, grief and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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