- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centred work
- Family of origin
About PJ
PJ Sangalang is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also offers support around young adult issues such as finding direction, loneliness and workplace pressures.
PJ listens to each person’s story and how they see their situation. He uses straightforward conversation to help people notice patterns in their thinking and behaviour. Sessions are conversational rather than scripted, and he focuses on practical steps alongside reflection.
He draws on client-centred ideas to put the person’s perspective at the centre of sessions. Existential themes are also part of his work, helping people think about meaning, responsibility and life choices. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want support making changes. Systemic ideas inform how he looks at family of origin and workplace dynamics.
PJ has experience working across different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. He identifies as a member of the BAME community and as an immigrant from Canada, and he is comfortable talking about multicultural concerns and prejudice or discrimination. He offers sessions in English and Tagalog.
People who come to him often want both practical coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if the style feels right.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening to the person and responding to their experience. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation, reflecting what the client says and helping them find their own insights. Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, choices and responsibility in life. Online conversations using existential ideas support people who feel stuck about direction, purpose or identity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. PJ will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and decide together which methods to use. That collaboration means sessions can shift over time as needs change and priorities become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It also allows people in different locations to access a registered professional and to continue work while moving or studying abroad.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
PJ works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on young adult issues like finding direction, workplace pressure and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses conversational, person-centred sessions that encourage reflection and practical steps. Existential themes and Motivational Interviewing may be used when relevant.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. That experience includes work across diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details when you arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing for your region before booking.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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.