- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT approaches
- Addiction counselling
About José
José Pereira is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP and has 22 years of experience. He practises in the United Kingdom and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and depression. He also helps with relationship and family concerns and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
He trained to an MSc level in counselling and has multiple qualifications in addiction counselling. Much of his career was spent in residential treatment settings, where he held roles from counsellor to clinical manager. That work involved leading teams and supporting people through extended recovery periods.
In sessions he draws on a blend of approaches rather than a single method. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others. Conversations tend to focus on feelings, attachment patterns and practical steps people can try between sessions.
People can expect direct, structured talk alongside longer reflective work about family of origin, abandonment and issues around control. He also has experience with hoarding, substance and behavioural addictions, and problems linked to guilt, shame and emptiness.
José offers therapy in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. International clients can be seen. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the service.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the emotional patterns that shape relationships and attachment. Online sessions using EFT focus on naming feelings, noticing interaction patterns and trying new ways of relating that can reduce repeated conflict or withdrawal.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose small, values-based actions. In online sessions ACT is often used for anxiety, stress and persistent avoidance by practising short experiments between meetings.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship experiences and how they affect how people connect now. In virtual sessions this can mean talking through family of origin themes and testing different ways of relating in real time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree what to try based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as the work proceeds.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular contact with a therapist while they try new ways of coping.
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 concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and relationship and family issues. The profile also lists related topics such as codependency, control issues and hoarding.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practises an integrative style that blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions combine emotional focus with practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience, including long-term work in residential treatment settings and clinical management roles.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Can he work with international clients?
Yes, he accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.