José Pereira

• Addictions and compulsive behaviours
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Attachment based work

About José

José Pereira works on addiction, compulsive behaviours, stress, anxiety, relationship strains and depression using talking therapies and practical strategies. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 22 years of experience in addiction and related mental health concerns.

He holds an MSc in Counselling and has qualifications in addiction counselling. José has worked since 2003 in residential treatment settings. Roles have included counsellor, senior counsellor, head therapist and clinical manager overseeing multidisciplinary teams.

He offers longer-term individual work aimed at building sustainable change. Sessions focus on practical tools and talking through patterns that keep problems going. He draws on a mix of approaches to match the person's needs and the issue presented.

José describes his practice as integrative. He commonly uses cognitive behavioural methods and acceptance and commitment ideas alongside attachment-informed work and dialectical behaviour strategies. He also has experience with psychodynamic, systemic and gestalt concepts in addiction care.

He has run psycho-educational workshops and interpersonal psychotherapy groups as well as one-to-one counselling. Sessions can include relapse-prevention skills, managing cravings, dealing with guilt and shame, and improving communication and relationships.

José works in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, and sees people in the United Kingdom and internationally. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they book and follow the site steps to match with a counsellor.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help with anxiety, stress and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and change repeating relationship behaviours. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. José will discuss options and agree a plan with the person based on their needs, goals and preferences. The therapist aims to be collaborative and to adjust methods as therapy progresses.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows work in different languages, which can suit multilingual clients. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these options to help maintain continuity of care while people manage day-to-day responsibilities.

Topics José lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Personality disorders
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about José

Does he work with addiction and compulsive behaviour?

Yes. His background is mainly in addiction and compulsive behaviours, including drug and alcohol issues and relapse prevention.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises integrative psychotherapy using CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based approaches and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy among others.

How much experience does he have?

He has 22 years' experience working in addiction and related mental health services since 2003.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as supplied in his profile.

Which languages are available for sessions?

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

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes. He accepts international clients according to the information provided.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start sessions with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.