- Addiction counselling
- Codependency support
- Multilingual therapist
About José
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with an MSc in Counselling and 22 years of experience. He has worked in addiction services since 2003 and has taken on roles from counsellor to clinical manager. José supports people facing compulsive behaviours, substance addiction and related mental health concerns.
He spent much of his career in residential treatment settings. There he worked one-to-one with people over long periods and led teams of clinicians. That background gives him experience with relapse prevention and structured recovery plans.
José uses an integrative approach. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment work and dialectical behaviour strategies. He also brings client-centred principles to sessions so the person sets the pace and focus.
He runs psychoeducational workshops and interpersonal therapy groups in addition to individual counselling. His practice aims to help people identify patterns, improve communication and manage cravings or emotional distress linked to addiction or codependency.
José speaks English, Portuguese, French and Spanish and works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which is listed as his credential. If you are unsure whether his background fits your needs, he asks that you use the platform matching steps to set up an initial session.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online work
José commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred methods in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still take actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and codependency. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and helps people understand how those patterns affect current connections and trust. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, offering listening and reflection so they can find their own solutions and pace of change.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. José will talk with a person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day life and then suggest techniques that fit. He adapts methods over time rather than expecting one fixed model to solve every concern.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people access a multilingual counsellor from different locations. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to find what works best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What problems does José commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and addictions. He also works with relationship and family problems and related issues such as codependency and attachment difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, practical style that combines structured techniques and client-centred listening. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills and setting realistic goals.
What is his background in the field?
He has 22 years of experience, mainly in addiction services. His roles have included counsellor, senior counsellor, head therapist and clinical manager.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an MSc in Counselling and is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese to support multilingual clients.
Can José work with clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients. Confirm details and scheduling when you use the platform matching process.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.