- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jose
Jose Pando is a counsellor who supports people with parenting concerns and a wide range of related life stresses. He works with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief and trauma, as well as issues around self-esteem, sleep and eating. He speaks English and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom.
Jose uses a warm, interactive style and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on practical conversation, building on a person’s strengths and creating steps that feel manageable.
Background and approach
He listens closely and adapts the pace to what each person needs. His approach draws from client-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural methods and psychodynamic thinking. That mix allows time for problem-solving, identifying unhelpful patterns, and understanding how past experiences shape today’s responses.
Motivational interviewing techniques are also used to support change when people feel stuck. Jose has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He has worked with people affected by emotional and physical trauma and with those facing major life transitions.
His background includes supporting clients with neurodiversity and gender-related concerns. In sessions he encourages people to name small goals and try practical steps between meetings. Conversations are tailored to each person’s needs and aim to increase understanding, reduce distress and improve everyday coping.
He aims to create a space where people feel able to try things that might help them move forward.
What Jose works with
Everything Jose lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jose helps people 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.
How Jose’s approaches work online
Jose commonly combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Client-centred therapy focuses on building a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals lead the work; this helps when someone needs to clarify values or parenting priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used when people struggle with addictions or making difficult life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process can mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as things evolve.
Online therapy with Jose is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or times with lower bandwidth. Live chat and messaging allow ongoing contact and quick reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life while still using established therapeutic approaches.
Questions people ask about Jose
What concerns does Jose help with?
He supports people with parenting challenges and a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship problems and difficulties with self-esteem, sleep and eating.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on listening, respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on practical conversation and steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has five years of professional experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist, supporting people through trauma, life transitions and neurodiversity-related concerns.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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