Jose Veiga, BACP

Counsellor Jose Veiga is registered with the BACP and has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. He speaks English and Portuguese and often works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma and LGBT concerns.

Jose uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused work and client-centred ways of working to help people talk through difficult feelings. He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches when they suit the issue.

In a typical session he keeps things straightforward and practical. He listens to what matters most to the person and helps them identify small, manageable steps. That can mean exploring patterns from past relationships, noticing emotional reactions in the moment, or practising simple grounding and mindfulness exercises.

Jose has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and grief. These include addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and body-image problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes. He also addresses matters such as abandonment, attachment issues and gender dysphoria.

People who choose him can expect a collaborative style. He works to understand each person’s situation and preferences before deciding how to proceed. To start, he asks a few practical questions and agrees on the next steps together.

Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling