Jose Pando, BACP

Jose Pando is a counsellor who supports people through sexual and intimacy-related issues alongside a wide range of concerns. He also helps with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, addictions and grief. Jose works in English and Portuguese and is based in the United Kingdom.

With five years of clinical practice and a BACP credential, Jose uses a straightforward, respectful style. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns in how they think and behave. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding the background to current problems.

Jose draws on client-centred methods to keep conversations focused on the person's own priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and psychodynamic and trauma-focused perspectives can be brought in to look at deeper patterns from the past.

People describe his approach as warm and interactive. He aims to adapt each session to what a person needs right now, whether that is short-term coping strategies or exploring longer-standing difficulties. He emphasises strengths and practical steps alongside reflection.

If someone chooses to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their priorities at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what comes up, and helps people lead the pace and focus of the work. This approach suits issues where someone needs to be heard and helped to find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and short-term strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress and some intimacy concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative way to resolve mixed feelings about change and can be used alongside CBT techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process may combine approaches and change over time as needs evolve.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a therapist who speaks English or Portuguese even when living abroad, helping people progress without relocating.