Jose "Ronnie" Pereira, BACP
Jose "Ronnie" Pereira is a counsellor with eight years' experience who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress.
About Jose
Jose "Ronnie" Pereira is a counsellor with eight years' experience who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety and stress. He speaks English and Portuguese and works with a wide range of life concerns including addictions, grief, self‑esteem and mood difficulties. Ronnie aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can start to feel steadier day to day.
He uses a mix of gentle listening and active techniques. Sessions include talking things through, learning small skills for coping, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
He values each person's beliefs and life story and works without assumptions about religion or background. Ronnie describes his approach as integrative, drawing on client‑centred ways of relating and evidence‑based tools such as cognitive methods. That means the pace adapts to what a person needs while offering concrete strategies for unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
He also uses mindfulness and acceptance ideas to help with emotional regulation. In practice, a session might include checking how someone is managing, practising breathing or grounding, and trying an experiment between meetings. He encourages self‑compassion, forgiving oneself, and finding clearer personal direction.
Work often focuses on present difficulties and realistic next steps. Therapy is offered online in the United Kingdom, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 297189 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Jose works with
Everything Jose lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Jose lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing feelings without fighting them and taking actions that match personal values. ACT can help with depression, anxiety and coping with life changes by shifting attention to meaningful steps rather than trying to control every emotion.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Ronnie works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time. He aims to be collaborative, checking in about what helps and adapting the plan as people make progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check‑ins or shorter sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and to continue progress between meetings with written notes or exercises.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and mood issues, plus related areas such as grief, self‑esteem and sleep problems.
What is the general style of therapy offered?
The style combines warm, client‑centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive approaches and mindfulness to help reduce distress and build coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working as a counsellor with people facing a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used; sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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