Jose Pando, BACP

Jose Pando is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions and major life changes. He also supports people with grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, eating or sleeping difficulties, anger, and LGBT-related concerns. Jose works in English and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom.

With five years of experience and membership of the BACP, he offers a warm and interactive style in sessions. He treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and focuses on listening first so clients can tell their story in their own words. Jose aims to tailor the conversation and plan to each person's needs rather than using the same steps for everyone.

Jose draws on client-centred ways of working that keep the person central to the process. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thought patterns and motivational interviewing to support change. Elements of psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches are used where they might help make sense of difficult past experiences.

Sessions are collaborative and practical. Jose will aim to help people recognise strengths, learn new coping strategies and try small changes between meetings. He describes his role as supportive and guiding rather than telling someone what to do.

People who choose to work with Jose first complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches work for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and aims to create a space where someone can talk through things without judgement; it can help with stress, relationship strain and exploring identity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be useful for addictions, lifestyle changes and sticking with new goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with each person to decide what fits best. Conversations about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before guide how methods are combined. This is a collaborative process where the therapist offers options and the person helps shape the plan.

The original profile does not specify which session formats are provided, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy around everyday life - it can make it easier to schedule sessions during a lunch break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing practicalities at the first appointment can help shape how sessions are organised to suit individual routines and needs.