PJ Sangalang, BACP

PJ Sangalang offers a compassionate, humanistic approach to therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties. He listens closely to each person’s story and tailors sessions to the unique way they perceive their challenges. Drawing on three years of clinical experience, PJ aims to create a warm, boundaried space that both supports and gently challenges clients as appropriate to their needs.

He describes his practice as holistic - attending to thoughts, feelings and life experiences to help clients develop clearer self-understanding. PJ values the therapeutic relationship and uses empathy, encouragement and respect to help people feel heard and safe to explore difficult topics. His areas of focus include communication problems, commitment issues, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and life purpose struggles, among others.

As a member of the BAME community and an immigrant from Canada now practicing in the United Kingdom, PJ brings cultural awareness to his work and welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds. He is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects his commitment to professional standards and continued development.

Approaches that guide online therapy with PJ

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and helps people build self-awareness and confidence. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and exploring personal values.

Existential Therapy focuses on meaning, choice and responsibility, encouraging clients to reflect on life purpose, transitions and feelings of isolation or midlife questioning. It supports people grappling with big life questions and identity concerns by exploring values and options rather than offering quick solutions.

PJ approaches online work collaboratively - he will help explore which style or combination of approaches fits best for a person’s goals, needs and preferences. Together the client and therapist decide on the most useful direction, and flexibility is built into the process so approaches can be adapted over time.

Online therapy with PJ uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to make sessions accessible and manageable around work, family and geographical boundaries. These options allow regular contact, continuity of care and the ability to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for each person.