- Stress and anxiety
- Identity and intimacy
- Client-Centred
About Pedro
Pedro Magalhães Lino is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and also supports people facing addiction, relationship and family concerns. He speaks English and Portuguese.
Pedro frames therapy as a collaborative relationship. He invites clients to talk through their experiences while he listens with curiosity and without judgement. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that affect feelings and relationships rather than offering quick fixes.
He describes how past experiences can continue to shape present life. Pedro helps people notice recurring patterns and think about their origins. That can make confusing feelings easier to name and handle.
Pedro uses client-centred and psychodynamic ways of working. Client-centred work focuses on the person in front of him and what they want to bring to the session. Psychodynamic work looks at how past relationships and experiences may be influencing current behaviour.
People come to him for many reasons: identity and intimacy questions, grief, anger, sleep or eating problems, career worries, or the sense of being stuck after a life change. He also supports people affected by issues such as gender dysphoria, immigration stress, multicultural concerns and HIV/AIDS.
If someone is interested in starting, they choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session. Pedro does not accept international clients outside the United Kingdom.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's concerns at the centre. The therapist focuses on listening, reflecting and following the client’s pace to help them clarify what matters most. This approach can suit people who want a straightforward place to talk about stress, identity or relationship issues.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and relationships shape present feelings and behaviour. It helps people notice repeat patterns and name underlying emotions, which can be useful for intimacy issues, attachment concerns and longer-standing anxieties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Pedro will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will help decide which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and may change over time as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep therapy during study, shifts or relocation within the UK. If you want to book, confirm the current session options before scheduling so you know what formats are offered.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma and many identity-related issues including LGBT and gender dysphoria.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and listening-led. He uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand patterns and feelings.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided for people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.