Etienne Oblado

• Addictions support
• Relationship difficulties
• Trauma and abuse

About Etienne

Etienne Oblado works with people on addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem, using a client-focused way of working. He practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with nine years' experience in the field.

He aims to treat each person as the expert in their own life and to build on the strengths they already have. In sessions he listens for what matters most to the client and helps them find practical steps forward. This can include addressing motivation, improving confidence, and managing stress or anxiety.

His work covers a range of concerns including depression, sleep problems, grief, anger and parenting stresses. He also supports people with more specific relationship issues such as infidelity, jealousy, separation and non-monogamous relationship arrangements. Process addictions and obsessive or compulsive patterns are within his focus too.

Etienne uses a mix of approaches to suit the problem being worked on. These include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy. He chooses methods that fit the client's goals and the work that needs doing.

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

How his therapeutic approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The counsellor follows what the client says and helps them explore their own thoughts and values, which can help with low self-esteem and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and manage mood changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings in close relationships and how those patterns affect intimacy and conflict. It can help people who want to change how they connect with partners or manage attachment-related distress.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Etienne will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as work progresses.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by reducing travel and offering more flexible times. They also allow for shorter check-ins where needed and choices about whether to use video or other means, depending on what suits the person.

Topics Etienne lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Stress and 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 and non-monogamous relationships
• Process addictions
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Etienne

Does he work with addiction issues?

Yes. He lists addictions and process addictions such as porn, exercise and gambling among his areas of focus.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He combines Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychodynamic Therapy to suit each client's needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years' professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, depression and relationship problems.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

What languages does he use for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.