Counsellor profile
Emmanuel Oragui, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
Continue with EmmanuelAbout
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred listening
- CBT techniques
About Emmanuel
Emmanuel Oragui is a BACP-registered counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, family concerns, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes.
Emmanuel uses several therapeutic approaches that suit different concerns. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. He also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and building trust. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when practical steps and patterns of thinking are helpful.
He has worked in educational settings including nurseries, primary and secondary schools and sixth forms, and has experience supporting young people in those environments. Emmanuel says this background has informed how he talks with adults who are caring for children or managing family tensions.
His training includes an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Counselling Skills and a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice. He is continuing to build his knowledge and practice as part of his professional development.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. Emmanuel listens to what matters most and helps people find clearer ways to handle difficult feelings and situations. Practical strategies and conversational reflection are mixed depending on the issue and the person.
People looking for help with separation, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, or communication and commitment difficulties may find his experience relevant. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
How sessions work
How Emmanuel's approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns still shape feelings and expectations. In online sessions this can help with recurring trust or closeness issues and with problems that follow from early loss or abandonment.Client-centred therapy centres on active listening and the person's own experience. It gives space to talk through parenting strain, grief or relationship tensions while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what matters most.
Cognitive behavioural techniques identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going. Practically, this can lead to short exercises or experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping with anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Emmanuel will help decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the approach as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Emphasise practical benefits of remote sessions like fitting appointments around work, taking shorter check-ins by phone, or avoiding travel time. Many people find online or remote sessions easier to schedule and to maintain alongside family responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems does he help with?
He works with adults on parenting stress, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and family communication problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to match the issue and the person's preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the UK, including work in educational settings.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can he work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online or in-person options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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