- Addiction focus
- Integrative approach
- Multilingual support
About José
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with an MSc in Counselling and 22 years of experience. He has spent much of his career in addiction services, working with compulsive behaviours and substance misuse. He has held roles from counsellor to clinical manager in residential treatment settings. He speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.
He describes a practical, person-focused style. Sessions aim to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain and addiction-related issues. He draws on both short-term strategies and longer-term work to support change over time.
His background includes many years running individual therapy and group work in residential services. That work involved relapse prevention, psychoeducation and leading multidisciplinary teams. He has also facilitated interpersonal therapy groups and workshops.
José uses an integrative approach and selects methods to match each person’s needs. His toolkit includes cognitive behaviour techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work and dialectical behaviour elements. He adapts these to the concerns presented rather than applying a single method.
People seeking support can expect clear, straightforward conversations about goals and practical steps. The emphasis is on building skills to manage difficult feelings, improving communication and reducing harmful habits. For those with complex or long-standing problems, he offers longer-term work alongside brief interventions.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and problems where avoidance keeps people stuck.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people understand their responses to close relationships and work on building more secure ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm available options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to keep up consistent work, allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed, and let conversations take place from wherever a quieter setting is possible.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, family-related concerns and depression, plus related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, combining short-term strategies and longer-term work to tackle behaviours and emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience, mainly in addiction services and residential treatment settings, including roles leading clinical teams.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese for people based internationally and in the UK.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.