Jose Pando, BACP

Jose Pando is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Jose works with a broad range of emotional and relational difficulties, including addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, coping with life changes, LGBT and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, and anger.

He also offers focused support for more specific situations such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, personality-related concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink-related issues, blended family dynamics, communication problems, responses to natural or human-caused disasters, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, and gender dysphoria. His practice combines client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-focused methods, adapting each session to the needs presented.

Jose brings a warm, interactive approach grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He treats each person as the expert of their own story and works collaboratively to design a treatment plan that builds on individual strengths. He provides therapy in English and Portuguese and is available to work with international clients who are seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Jose combines client-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to support people in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where the client leads the pace of work and explores their feelings and values - it can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, identity concerns, and rebuilding self-esteem. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating problems. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people find their own reasons for change and can be particularly useful for addictions and ambivalence about life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jose works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these options to tailor pacing and communication style to what works best for each client.