Jose Pando

• Addictions
• Depression
• CBT methods

About Jose

Jose Pando works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and trauma. He uses conversational, person-focused sessions to help people talk through current problems and practise coping strategies. Jose is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience in the United Kingdom.

He offers practical input on stress, self-esteem, sleeping and eating difficulties, and problems linked to parenting and family relationships. He also works with people facing life changes, questions about gender and sexual identity, and those affected by abuse or traumatic events. Sessions aim to be direct and respectful, with space to reflect and try new approaches.

Jose draws on client-centred work alongside psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect present feelings. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and motivational interviewing to support change. Trauma-focused methods are included where past harm is a central concern.

In sessions he listens for patterns, helps set manageable goals and introduces simple exercises to practise between meetings. He encourages clear discussion about what is and is not helping, and adapts the work as things change. Language options include English and Portuguese.

He has experience with specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, neurodiversity-related concerns, first responder stresses, and drug or alcohol addiction. Practical steps are offered for anger management, communication problems and coping after separation or disaster.

To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are provided through a cancellable subscription model.

Therapeutic approach and how online sessions fit

Jose commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in his practice. Client-centred work focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation so their priorities shape the sessions; it suits people who want to reflect on feelings and values. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to ideas, and then agree together which methods to try. That collaboration means the plan can change as progress is made or new issues emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between meetings, or making sessions possible when work or family commitments make in-person visits difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt materials and exercises to suit remote sessions, and Jose will explain how the sessions will be run when arranging your first meeting.

Topics Jose lists

• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Antisocial personality
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Blended family issues
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• First responder issues
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• Hearing impaired
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Immigration issues
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Postpartum depression
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Somatization
• Visually impaired
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Jose

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people who are managing anxiety and related stress using practical techniques and discussion.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred work, psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing, with trauma-focused methods where needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I see him if I don’t live in the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and works with people outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.