I am a licensed therapist in the UK with over 10 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, counselor, supervisor, and life coach.
Supporting and helping clients, who have a diverse range of concerns such as coping with challenging life changes, depression, anxiety, neurodiversity (Autism / ADHD / individuals and parent support), GLBT-related and relationship issues. Additionally, I have supported clients who have suffered from physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and rational-emotive therapy.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your individual and specific challenges and needs.
I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage.
I am here to support you in that process.
But much more than my words, these are some comments from people that I recently worked with:
"I discussed my anger issues with Jose and the impact they were having on my relationships, especially my marriage. He was able to help me see things from a new perspective and taught me techniques that allowed me to manage things better. I was able to see a change in myself after a few sessions and the improvement to my marriage was clear."
"I started working with José at a time when I was not doing well and couldn't understand what was going on. José allowed me to change my perspective on how I view myself, my surroundings, and my personal history. After a few weeks, things started to change for the better for me, and now after six months, I'm happier and more at ease with life than I have been in a long time. I would highly recommend José for his empathy, professionalism, and understanding."
"I always looked forward to my sessions with José. It felt like he was interested in my overall well-being and ready to change the direction of our discussions whenever I liked. José is a great listener, is very understanding, and gives the right balance of “life emotional support” and just letting me figure things out with guidance.
José gave me space to work through things, and enabled me to have a greater understanding of my feelings and thoughts."
If you feel my experience and skills can help you to find your answers and improve your well-being, I look forward to working with you!
José Pando MBACP NCS
Therapy Languages:
English and Portuguese
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Somatization, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #397069
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jose Pando. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have a fun time working with Jose. He’s a very good listener and does his best to help me understand myself.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Jose for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jose is great, really helpful, knowledgeable and non judgmental, I feel I can open up about anything.
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Jose for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd
Responds quickly. Listens attentively and always addresses my concerns. Can't recommend him enough.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Jose for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and anger management
José is supportive, caring and a great listener. I really appreciate him.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Jose for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
A kind-hearted human being. José is a great listener and you can hear the experience once you speak to him. He has helped me a lot and I'm grateful to have him helping me in my journey to overcome and take control of my anxiety.
Written on Sep 30, 2023 after therapy with Jose for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Jose listens and has already, in just a few sessions, pinpointed things to help me take the next steps in helping me. Really appreciate my sessions.
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Jose for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder