Jose Pando , BACP

Jose Pando is a United Kingdom based therapist with five years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. He works with individuals dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem difficulties, parenting and family issues, and many other life transitions. He also offers focused support for LGBT clients, those coping with adoption and foster care, neurodiversity needs such as autism, and people addressing gender dysphoria or substance misuse.

He practices in both English and Portuguese and is open to working with international clients. He holds the BACP credential - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and blends several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person. His work draws on client-centered principles that prioritize empathy and respect, cognitive approaches that address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, psychodynamic insights into life history, and trauma-focused techniques when past harm shapes present difficulties.

Jose adopts a warm, interactive style and emphasizes collaboration, viewing each person as the expert on their own story while helping them identify strengths and strategies for change. He structures treatment plans to match individual goals and preferences and accepts new clients who are ready to begin a process of exploration and growth.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Access

Jose Pando integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect, helping people explore their values and strengths while feeling heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-focused therapy offers ways to process and reduce the ongoing impact of past harm, using techniques designed to help people regain stability and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jose works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors the therapeutic plan accordingly, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. Clients play an active role in deciding which techniques feel most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to continue work when travel or health issues get in the way, and to connect with a therapist who speaks your language whether you are local or abroad.