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Oskars Grins, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with LGBTGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

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Oskars Grins helps people facing grief, relationship and intimacy problems, low self-esteem, addiction, depression, career change, parenting strain and trauma. He also supports those coping with sleep issues, compassion fatigue and a wide range of life transitions. He is named Oskars Grins and holds BACP accreditation, and practices in the United Kingdom.

He uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions are built around empathy, honest presence and a non-judgemental attitude.

Background and approach

This gives people space to say hard things and to notice what matters most to them. Oskars often draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and attachment are central to the problem. That approach helps people understand patterns in close relationships and to work on feeling and connection.

He will adapt the focus to the person sitting in front of him rather than following a rigid plan. Many people come with complex or overlapping issues, such as grief combined with illness, addiction with relationship breakdown, or career stress alongside low mood. Oskars pays attention to those links and to the practical effects of problems on day-to-day life.

Conversations tend to be straightforward and grounded rather than academic. He has six years of practice experience and has worked with people affected by cancer, end-of-life matters, LGBTQ issues, and difficulties after previous therapy. His aim is to help people find clearer direction, to reconnect with who they are, and to move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Person-centred and emotionally-focused work online

Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. It relies on empathic listening, acceptance and genuine presence to help people understand themselves better and to find their own way forward. This approach can be helpful for grief, low self-esteem, life transitions and general emotional distress.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on how people experience and express emotions in relationships. It helps identify interaction patterns and to build stronger emotional bonds, which can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what feels most useful, drawing on person-centred principles and emotionally-focused ideas as needed. Decisions about focus and methods are made together, based on the person’s goals and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, notes between sessions or a way to reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while maintaining continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of concerns does Oskars specialise in?
He supports people with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, depression, low self-esteem, career change and coping with life transitions, among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is person-centred and conversational, emphasising deep listening, empathy and genuine presence rather than a focus on techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working with a range of issues including bereavement, health-related concerns and relationship difficulties.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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