- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive techniques
- Trauma-informed care
About Jose
Jose Pando, BACP counsellor, has five years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He works with people dealing with addictions, relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, intimacy and many other life pressures. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
He keeps sessions interactive and direct. Conversations focus on the problem you bring and on small, practical steps you can try between meetings. He uses straightforward talking therapy and reflection rather than jargon or long theory lectures.
Jose draws on client-centred ideas to put the person’s concerns first, and on cognitive-behavioural tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. He also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at how past relationships affect present feelings, and he adopts trauma-focused ways of working when past harm is part of the picture.
People meet him to talk through life changes, addiction, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, anger, or issues linked to identity like gender dysphoria and LGBT questions. He also supports those coping with grief, sleep and eating problems, and the effects of abuse or disaster.
His sessions aim to balance listening with practical techniques such as goal-setting and thought reappraisal. He encourages clients to notice their strengths and to try small experiments that test new ways of acting. For people carrying guilt or shame, he helps untangle how those feelings started and what keeps them going.
To begin, clients use a short online matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centred therapy places the person’s concerns and choices at the centre of the conversation. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist listens closely and follows the topics the client brings, helping the person clarify what matters most and what small changes to try.Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing new actions. In an online setting that can mean setting short between-session exercises, using written worksheets or practising responses together during a call to reduce anxiety, guilt or unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then suggest a route that mixes listening, practical exercises and exploration of past influences. This is a collaborative process and can change as the client’s needs become clearer.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, because the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can help fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel time, making brief check-ins easier to schedule, or allowing people to choose camera-off or audio-only meetings when that helps them engage. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt tasks and pacing so online meetings are useful and manageable alongside work, family and other commitments.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he work with?
He supports people carrying guilt or shame related to relationships, past abuse, identity issues, parenting and life choices.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He blends client-centred listening with cognitive-behavioural tools and trauma-focused work to understand how the feelings started and which thoughts or habits keep them active.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience working in therapeutic roles and holds membership of the BACP as provided in his profile.
Where is he based and what is his credential?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP as shown in his profile.
Can I work with him if I speak Portuguese?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.