About Jose
Jose Pando is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, trauma and LGBT-related concerns. He works in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
His approach is warm and interactive. Sessions are built around respectful conversation and practical steps. He frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on strengths that can bring change.
Background and approach
Jose mixes several methods to match the person in front of him. He uses client-centred listening to understand what matters, cognitive-behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-term patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels stalled and trauma-focused work is used when past events affect daily life.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-focused. People can expect a mixture of talking, problem-solving and gentle reflection. Plans are adjusted as needs shift and progress is reviewed along the way.
Jose has five years of experience recorded in his profile and holds BACP as his listed credential. He invites people to take the first step and explore whether his style fits their needs. To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button and follow the short matching process.
What Jose works with
Everything Jose lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Jose is listed here; the rest shows what else Jose works with.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jose lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility
Jose commonly uses client-centred work, cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing in his practice. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens attentively and follows the person’s priorities, helping them to clarify what matters most. Cognitive-behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and find personal reasons to make changes, which can be useful for addictions or when goals feel hard to start.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the person to try approaches that fit their needs and goals. Plans are reviewed together and adapted if something is not helping.
If you are thinking about online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people connect from different countries since international clients are accepted. Discuss practical arrangements and preferred ways of meeting when you book to make sure the format suits your routine.
Questions people ask about Jose
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns, among others.
How would you describe his style in sessions?
His style is warm and interactive, emphasising listening, practical steps and using a person’s strengths to make change.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of experience noted in his profile and has worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist in a variety of roles.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as his credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to his profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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