José Pereira, BACP
22 years in practice
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 22 years of experience.
License and registration
- BACP
- 75002 · expires April 2026
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About José
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with more than 22 years of experience. He holds an MSc in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has worked extensively with addiction and compulsive behaviours since 2003.
He spent much of his career in residential treatment settings. Roles included counsellor, senior counsellor, head therapist and clinical manager. In those posts he supported people one to one and led multidisciplinary teams.
Background and approach
José uses an integrative approach. He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. He adapts methods to each person's situation rather than following a single formula.
Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and how patterns from the past affect current behaviour. José helps people talk through emotions, manage cravings or compulsions, and work on communication and relationship concerns. He also runs psycho-educational workshops and interpersonal groups when appropriate.
He speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, so he can work with people in multiple languages. José aims to build a steady working relationship that supports long-term change and recovery for those seeking help with addiction, mood or relationship difficulties.
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
Approaches José names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that suit online emotional work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional patterns and how they shape relationships and behaviour. It helps people name, sit with and change difficult emotions that keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses acceptance, mindfulness and values-based action to reduce struggle with thoughts and urges and to help people move toward a more meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early attachment patterns affect current relationships and trust, and it can help people shift long-standing ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they choose methods that match the person's needs and adapt the approach if something is not working.
Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of ways to connect. Video calls let the therapist see facial cues and body language, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, step-by-step planning or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions and to fit therapy around life commitments, while still working with evidence-informed approaches used in José's practice.
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Questions people ask
What problems does José commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency and family of origin problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in an integrative, emotionally focused way that combines talking about feelings with practical strategies from CBT and ACT to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience, including many years in residential addiction services and roles leading clinical teams.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MSc in Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese for people who prefer those languages.
Are international clients supported?
Yes. He accepts international clients and can work with people living outside the UK.
What formats are used for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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