Jose Pando, BACP

Jose Pando is a BACP-credentialed therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. He works with people facing a wide range of concerns - from addictions, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem to depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges related to parenting, sleep and eating. He also supports clients navigating LGBT issues, neurodiversity, intimacy-related concerns, and the practical and emotional impacts of major life changes.

Jose brings a warm, interactive style to therapy, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. His practice integrates client-centered principles with cognitive and psychodynamic techniques, and he also draws on motivational interviewing and trauma-focused ideas when appropriate. He tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific circumstances, emphasising the client’s expertise in their own story and the strengths they already possess.

Jose offers services in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. As a BACP credential holder - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - he follows standards associated with that professional body. He invites people who are ready to explore change to connect and consider whether his approach may help them move toward greater wellbeing.

Approaches and Online Care with Jose Pando

Jose Pando blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening relationships. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. He also uses motivational interviewing when clients want help strengthening motivation for change, such as reducing substance use or improving relationship habits; this approach invites exploration of personal values and practical steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Jose collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. Registered professionals like Jose aim to involve clients in these decisions so therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands while working with a therapist who tailors support to each client’s situation.