Jose Pando , BACP

Jose Pando is a UK-based therapist who brings a warm, interactive style to work with people facing a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges. With five years of experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he supports clients dealing with issues such as addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy.

He offers help to individuals and families navigating life changes, parenting concerns, blended family conflicts, and neurodiversity-related needs, and he works with people experiencing gender dysphoria, substance use problems, domestic violence, and other complex situations. Jose adapts his approach to each person he sees, drawing on client-centered listening, psychodynamic reflection, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused methods to build a plan that fits the client’s goals.

Jose works in English and Portuguese and accepts both local and international clients. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and treats clients as experts in their own stories, helping them recognise strengths and take steps toward a more balanced life. He is currently accepting new clients and is available to work remotely through multiple session formats.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jose integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a respectful space where clients lead the conversation and explore their own strengths - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and coping strategies.

He also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events continue to affect daily functioning, using structured approaches to help reduce distress and build resilience after traumatic experiences. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Jose works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or while travelling, support consistent scheduling, and allow clients to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable for them.