Jose Pando, BACP

Jose Pando is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical practice. He supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, coping with life changes, family and LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger. He also works with issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, personality and neurodiversity, kink and alternative sexual cultures, blended family challenges, domestic violence, substance use, first responder stress, and gender dysphoria.

His therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He draws on client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing, with trauma-focused approaches used where appropriate. Conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each person’s specific situation so therapy fits individual needs and goals.

Jose works in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients, offering flexible ways to connect. He believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that personal strengths are a key resource for change. He aims to support people through the often-challenging first steps toward a more manageable and fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jose often uses client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person’s own perspective and promotes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where strengths and personal goals guide the work. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, structured method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop alternative strategies. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges.

For motivational work and change related to addictions or ambivalence, he employs motivational interviewing - a collaborative way of exploring what matters to the client and strengthening motivation for change.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. A registered professional will work collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and can adapt over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with Jose is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support without travel, offering practical ways to fit therapy into daily life.