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Jose Pando

Jose Pando

United Kingdom

Sleep and wellbeing focused counsellor

  • 5 years' experience
  • English, Portuguese
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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom ยท 397069
Based in
United Kingdom
  • Warm practical help
  • Goal oriented
  • English and Portuguese

About Jose

Jose Pando is a counsellor who helps people dealing with sleep difficulties alongside other concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression and relationship strain. He works with issues like grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem problems. Sessions are guided by a respectful, warm approach that treats each person as the expert on their own life.

He uses a mix of methods to suit each person's needs. Conversations are practical and interactive, with a focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going. He encourages small, manageable changes and helps people notice strengths they already have.

Jose draws on five years of recent experience and holds BACP credentials with work based in the United Kingdom. He speaks English and Portuguese and is able to work with people internationally. The core aim in early sessions is to agree clear, realistic goals together.

In practice he combines client-centred listening with elements of cognitive behavioural approaches and psychodynamic thinking. He may also use motivational interviewing techniques to support change and trauma-focused ideas when past hurts are central to the issue.

People who come to him can expect straightforward talk, reflection and practical steps to try between sessions. He asks about what matters most to the person and then tailors the plan to fit their situation and aims.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your lived experience. The therapist offers non-judgemental attention and helps you clarify what matters most, which can be useful for issues like low mood, stress and sleep difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, often helpful for anxiety, insomnia and mood concerns.

Motivational Interviewing helps people move towards change by exploring their reasons and increasing motivation. It can be useful when habits or addictions are getting in the way of wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest what might fit best. That choice is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online options can reduce travel time and make follow-ups or short check-ins simpler to arrange. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger management

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What specific concerns does Jose help with?

He supports a wide range of issues including sleep and eating problems, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, trauma, grief and stress.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style is warm and interactive with a focus on respectful listening. Sessions mix reflection with practical steps you can try between meetings.

What background and experience does he have?

He has five years of recent experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist and has worked with people on a broad range of emotional and behavioural issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and he is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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