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José Pereira, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Addiction and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Addiction experience
- Multilingual practice
About José
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with an MSc in Counselling and 22 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He has worked mainly in addiction services and residential treatment settings since 2003, focusing on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, and depression.
He has extensive experience supporting people with compulsive behaviours and substance-related issues. Much of his work has involved long-term individual therapy aimed at sustainable change. He has also held senior clinical roles supervising multidisciplinary teams in residential facilities.
His practice draws on several therapy models. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, client-centred techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when relevant. Sessions emphasise practical skills, noticing unhelpful thought patterns, and testing new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
He runs psychoeducational workshops and interpersonal psychotherapy groups in addition to individual counselling. He also has multiple qualifications in addiction counselling and experience with relapse prevention and motivational approaches.
Sessions are offered in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. José accepts international clients and supports people working through issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, and hoarding.
People who want structured, skill-based work and clear strategies for managing cravings, anxiety or low mood may find his approach helpful. Before booking, confirm the session formats currently offered.
How CBT, ACT and attachment work online
José uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and then practice alternative responses through concrete exercises and homework. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and managing cravings.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps even when difficult feelings are present. ACT emphasises practical actions tied to what matters to the person. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences affect current responses; it helps with trust, communication and relationship distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. José will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm the session formats he currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need shorter appointments during a work break. Registered or accredited professionals often combine structured exercises, worksheets and conversational work to keep sessions practical and focused.
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 commonly work with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, and depression, and also addresses related issues like abandonment, codependency and hoarding.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is structured and skills-based, using CBT and ACT alongside attachment and client-centred methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses.
What is his professional background?
He holds an MSc in Counselling and has 22 years' experience, mainly in residential addiction treatment roles including senior clinical positions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does accept international clients; check session logistics and time zones when arranging appointments.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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