PJ Sangalang, BACP

PJ Sangalang is a counsellor who supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and everyday life challenges, as well as those wanting to learn more about themselves. He listens attentively to each person’s unique story and the particular ways they experience their difficulties, creating a respectful and empathetic space tailored to individual needs. PJ aims to offer a boundaried environment that both encourages and challenges clients as appropriate, helping them explore their thoughts, feelings and personal perceptions.

Drawing on a humanistic and holistic orientation, PJ works with how life experiences have shaped a person’s view of themselves and the world, using that understanding as a route to greater self-knowledge. He values the role of established theory and research as guides rather than prescriptions, and combines this knowledge with a focus on the whole person. As a member of the BAME community and an immigrant from Canada, PJ has experience working with clients across different genders, ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

He holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers a warm, supportive presence that is encouraging, kind and empathetic. PJ emphasises the importance of a good therapeutic relationship and seeks to provide a safe, structured space where people can feel heard and begin to explore themselves.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. It helps with emotional distress, self-esteem and finding greater clarity about what matters most in life. Existential Therapy explores questions around meaning, choice and personal responsibility, helping people facing life transitions, midlife concerns or a search for purpose to consider options and make authentic decisions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused approach that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be useful for issues like commitment difficulties or workplace and lifestyle shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. PJ will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the way he works as the relationship and understanding develop. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to individual circumstances and cultural background.

Online therapy with PJ is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make therapy more accessible for people who travel, live abroad, or prefer the convenience of remote appointments, while still allowing meaningful, structured conversations with a registered professional.