I am a licensed counsellor and have worked as a counsellor for over 10 years. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am also comfortable working with people with suicide ideation and self-harm.
Although I work mainly with neurotypical clients, I specialise in neurodiversity (mainly ADHD and autism). Counselling can be used to work with neurodiverse people who often have co-morbid mental health issues due to masking, social interaction and communication problems, and feelings of isolation. As a counsellor understanding neurodiversity, I can help you address relationship problems, low self-esteem, and self-harm or suicide ideation.
I have a clinical and educational background working with neurodiverse children and adults. I have also worked with respite organisations supporting people with suicide ideation. I am a client-centred counsellor who helps to support personal growth and self-belief.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Intellectual Disability, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS16-03719
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Keeps it real. Offers real solutions and listens before offering advice.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Oran for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve seen fantastic progress in my time with Oran. He is caring, intelligent, empathetic and very knowledgeable. As someone who is anxious and a perfectionist, Oran understands how to get me to work on myself and complete tasks without spooking me. I’m very grateful to have met him and I always look forward to our sessions.
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Oran for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Super friendly and easy to talk to. Listens and tries to understand why one acts the way they do. Targets a variety of problems and offers helpful solutions.
Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Oran for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Kind, listens, has alternative opinions on the "why".
Written on Sep 10, 2023 after therapy with Oran for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd