Counsellor profile
Jose Pando, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- CBT
- Client-centred
- Trauma-focused
About Jose
Counsellor José Pando is a BACP member with five years' experience working with people in the United Kingdom. He helps with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, stress and coping with big life changes. He also supports people with LGBT concerns and those affected by trauma or abuse. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted.
His approach mixes client-centred work with cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions often begin by listening to what matters most to the person and then introducing ways of thinking and acting that can reduce distress. He may also use motivational interviewing techniques to support change and trauma-focused methods when people describe past harm.
Jose aims for a conversational style in sessions. He keeps dialogue practical and looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. He also pays attention to personal history and patterns that repeat over time. This combination can help with immediate problems and longer-term understanding.
He has experience supporting people dealing with parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, adoption and foster care matters, and difficulties linked to neurodiversity. He has worked with people facing domestic violence, divorce, substance problems and communication breakdowns.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location. To start, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the See online counselling options button.
How he uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation. It supports people who need time to tell their story and be understood before making changes.Cognitive-behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and clear steps to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns.
Motivational interviewing is a short, goal-focused style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for addictions or when someone feels stuck about making a life change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on what the person wants, their goals and how they respond to different ways of working. This is a collaborative process and may shift as therapy progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats to suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth or brief, focused conversations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma and many life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, client-centred style combined with cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions mix listening with practical techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people in counselling and psychotherapy roles.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP in his credentials.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.