Counsellor profile
PJ Sangalang, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- Existential thinking
- Motivational interviewing
About PJ
Counsellor PJ Sangalang is a BACP member with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions can also address workplace strain, loneliness, issues of identity and multicultural concerns.
PJ listens to each person's story and the specific problems they bring. He uses plain conversation and reflective listening to help people make sense of their feelings and choices. He aims to be steady and clear rather than directive.
His style draws on client-centred and existential ideas. That means attention to how someone sees their life and the meanings they attach to events. It also means working on practical next steps when someone wants change, using motivational interviewing to clarify goals.
He also uses systemic ideas to look at relationships and the wider social patterns that affect a person. That can be useful for communication problems, family of origin issues, and conflicts linked to infidelity or commitment doubts.
PJ notes his background as a member of the BAME community and as an immigrant. He offers sessions in English and Tagalog and has worked with people from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone wants clearer self-understanding or to feel heard before making changes. Existential therapy pays attention to meaning, choice and life direction. It can help with questions about purpose, midlife concerns or when someone feels stuck. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how a method might help. They will adjust the work over time based on what the client finds most useful. Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions at times that suit work or family routines. If you prefer a particular rhythm or length of session, mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire so it can be discussed at first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on workplace issues, loneliness and multicultural challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, person-focused style that emphasises listening and reflection. He aims to help people understand their feelings and consider practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
PJ has three years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom. That experience includes clients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog. He also notes multicultural experience from his background.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone details when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the subscription details before booking.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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