Emmanuel Oragui , BACP

Emmanuel Oragui brings a warm and genuine presence to each therapy session, using energy and authenticity to help create a positive atmosphere for clients. He has a long-standing commitment to supporting people across age groups, with extensive experience working in settings that include nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and sixth forms. This background has given him particular strengths in supporting young people alongside adults facing a wide range of life challenges.

Emmanuel works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He also addresses specific focuses such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems. He aims to tailor his approach to each person’s needs and to support emotional growth regardless of the nature of the presenting issue.

He holds an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Counselling Skills and a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, formal qualifications that trained him in practical therapeutic techniques and supported clinical practice. He also lists BACP among his credentials, a recognised professional counselling association. With five years of experience, Emmanuel continues to pursue further learning while maintaining a daily commitment to supporting the community he serves.

Approaches that guide Emmanuel's online practice

Emmanuel uses a blend of approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses, and it can be helpful for those struggling with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic environment where the therapist listens and reflects to help clients find their own solutions, which is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for stress, anxiety, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Emmanuel works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods align with a person’s goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments. These formats make accessing regular support easier for clients in different locations and for those who prefer remote sessions, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic work with experienced therapists.