- CBT methods
- Client-centred work
- Motivational interviewing
About Jose
Jose Pando is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with young adults and others on issues like anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, addiction and the strain of major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and he accepts international clients.
He uses a blend of approaches that includes client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and motivational interviewing. In conversation he focuses on clear, practical steps and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. That can mean learning skills for stress and mood, talking through relationship or intimacy concerns, or looking at how past experiences shape current choices.
Jose explains things plainly and keeps sessions interactive. He listens for what matters most to the individual and then works collaboratively to test small changes. For people struggling with trauma or abuse he brings trauma-focused methods alongside other approaches to support recovery.
His background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as grief, parenting stress, neurodiversity, gender and LGBT matters, eating and sleeping problems, and anger. He also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, first responder issues and coping after separation or domestic violence.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jose uses client-centred work to focus on the person's experience and priorities. That approach means sessions are driven by what the individual wants to address and by active listening to what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and to practise different skills for mood, anxiety and coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or struggling with addictions by exploring values and boosting motivation.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the process. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and agree a way forward together. That collaborative planning can blend methods so the work is practical and relevant to early-adult pressures like leaving home, first jobs and relationship changes.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study and work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, can offer flexible scheduling to help therapy fit into a busy young adult life rather than being a fixed extra commitment.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and trauma among other concerns.
How would he work with someone feeling lost after university?
He combines conversational client-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques to set practical steps and make sense of transitions.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience and lists work supporting people with trauma, neurodiversity and relationship difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Portuguese.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with your location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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