Oskars Grins
Person-centred counsellor for grief and life change
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About Oskars
Oskars Grins helps people facing grief, relationship problems, addiction, depression and issues around self-esteem. He also supports those coping with life changes, parenting strain, intimacy concerns and compassion fatigue. He is named up front so readers know who they would be working with.
Oskars uses a person-centred way of working. That means he listens deeply and offers acceptance rather than teaching a fixed set of techniques. Sessions are aimed at helping someone understand themselves more clearly and identify the changes they want to make.
Background and approach
He brings six years of experience to his practice and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown here exactly as supplied. His background includes work with people affected by cancer, health anxiety and those living through bereavement and palliative care situations. In a session he focuses on being present, genuine and non-judgemental.
Conversations explore thoughts, feelings and practical effects on daily life so clients can see what is getting in the way and what might help them move forward. Oskars stresses that therapy does not have to centre on symptom reduction alone. He looks at the whole person and how their life story, relationships and values shape current difficulties.
If someone thinks they might work well with him they are invited to begin the matching process and arrange an initial meeting.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 397334
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Oskars's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Oskars works with
Everything Oskars lists, in their own terms.
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Oskars lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Oskars works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, needs and preferences with each person and together decide which approach to use or adapt. The process is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins around work or family commitments. Reach out via the Start Therapy button to complete the matching questionnaire and establish the practical arrangements that suit your schedule.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with grief, depression, addiction, self-esteem and relationship concerns, among other life stresses and transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way, offering deep listening, acceptance and genuineness rather than focusing on teaching specific techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with people facing bereavement, health anxiety and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom as stated in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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