José Pereira, BACP
- Addiction and compulsions
- Family and relationships
- Multilingual therapy
About José Pereira
Throughout his career he has held roles in leading residential treatment services as Counsellor, Senior Counsellor, Head Therapist and Clinical Manager, supervising multidisciplinary teams and supporting long-term recovery. As an integrative therapist he draws on a wide range of models and techniques, including cognitive behavioural approaches (CBT), cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), motivational interviewing (MI), relapse prevention, psychodynamic, systemic and Gestalt methods to tailor support to each person’s needs.
He facilitates psychoeducational workshops, interpersonal psychotherapy groups and extended one-to-one work that aims for sustainable change. José also holds the BACP credential, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers services in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.
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Additional Focus Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does José Pereira have?
José Pereira has 22 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy, with extensive work in addiction and associated disorders.
Is José Pereira a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does José Pereira provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Where is José Pereira located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with José Pereira as my therapist?
You can work with José Pereira through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
Does José Pereira work with international clients?
Yes, José Pereira works with international clients.
How much does therapy with José Pereira cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Suited to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and focuses on taking action that aligns with personal values - it is useful for anxiety, stress and patterns that limit daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps rebuild safer, more secure ways of relating - it is often helpful for relationship, family and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical skills to manage mood, anxiety and addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. José works collaboratively with each person and with licensed professionals where appropriate to determine which methods best match a client’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work, family and travel. These options increase accessibility for people living abroad or with limited local services and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.