José Pereira
Seasoned addictions and relationship therapist
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About
José Pereira is a counsellor and psychotherapist with an MSc in Counselling, a master’s level qualification, and several certifications in Addiction Counselling. He has worked in the field of addiction and related disorders since 2003, building deep experience with compulsive behaviours, mental health issues and substance addictions.
His career has been based primarily in leading residential treatment facilities, where he has held roles as Counsellor, Senior Counsellor, Head Therapist and Clinical Manager, overseeing teams of multidisciplinary clinicians. He has also worked individually with people over extended periods, supporting long-term and sustainable recovery and change.
As an integrative practitioner, José draws on a range of therapeutic models including CBT, CAT, MI, Relapse Prevention, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Gestalt. He facilitates psychoeducational workshops and interpersonal psychotherapy groups in addition to offering individual therapy. He provides services from the United Kingdom and is fluent in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, with 22 years of professional experience.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 22
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Personality disorders, Porn, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials:
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP #75002 exp 2026-04-14
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How much experience does José Pereira have?
José Pereira has 22 years of experience in providing therapy services.
In which languages does José Pereira provide therapy?
José Pereira provides therapy in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.
Where is José Pereira located?
José Pereira is located in United Kingdom.
How can I work with José Pereira as my therapist?
You can work with José Pereira through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does José Pereira work with international clients?
José Pereira does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with José Pereira cost?
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