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José Pereira, BACP

José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a long career in addiction and related areas.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About José

José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a long career in addiction and related areas. He holds an MSc in Counselling and lists BACP as a professional credential. He speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish and has worked in the field since 2003.

He began his career in residential treatment settings, where he filled roles from counsellor to clinical manager. That work involved leading teams and providing individual therapy over extended periods.

Background and approach

This experience shaped his focus on sustained recovery and practical change. José takes an integrative approach, drawing on several therapeutic models to match a person’s needs. In sessions he aims to help people talk through stress, anxiety, depression, and problems linked to addiction and compulsive behaviour.

He also supports people dealing with relationship and family difficulties, communication breakdowns, and issues like guilt, shame or emptiness. His practice often includes work on underlying patterns such as attachment issues, abandonment, codependency and control struggles. He has particular experience with drug and alcohol addiction and hoarding concerns.

Workshops and interpersonal groups have been part of his background as well as one-to-one therapy. With 22 years in the field, José offers practical tools alongside longer-term exploration. He looks to build a working relationship where people can set realistic goals and try new ways of coping.

Sessions may suit those wanting steady, sustained support toward recovery and clearer relationships.

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BACP	75002	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything José lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working José names

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and the low mood that comes with addiction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and teaches practical coping strategies for problems like worry, depression and unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that began in early life and how those patterns affect current relationships and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. That way therapy becomes a shared process of deciding what feels most helpful and adjusting as progress unfolds.

Online delivery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility. Video sessions allow fuller conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging fits quick check-ins or shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel or family life while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical skills.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does José help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship or family problems. He also focuses on issues such as attachment struggles, codependency, control problems and hoarding.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses an integrative, practical style that combines talking therapy with skills and relapse-prevention work. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on what the person wants to change.

What background does he have in the field?

He has worked in addiction and associated disorders since 2003, including roles in residential treatment and clinical management. That experience includes one-to-one therapy and running groups and workshops.

Where is he based and what credential is listed?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as a professional credential.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients and can work with people who are not based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and the subscription handled?

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