José is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and supervisor offering sessions in both English and Portuguese. He trained at CPPD and The Grove. He's a member of BACP and accredited member of NCPS. His approach is relational.
I can help with...
- Addictions – alcohol, drugs, etc
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and loss
- Body image
- Coping with chronic ill health or chronic pain
- Coping with a terminal illness
- Depression
- Identity issues
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Loneliness and isolation
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Procrastination and 'stuckness'
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma
Types of clients I see
- Individuals
- LGBTQIA+
Languages I speak
- English
- Portuguese
Location(s)
- Room 006 at 180–186 King's Cross Rd, Kings Cross, WC1X 9DE
Types of therapy I offer
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Gestalt psychotherapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic
My approach
I work with adults (aged 18 and over) and specialise in helping those in the LGBTQ+ and Portuguese communities.
I have trained as an integrative, humanistic and psychodynamic counsellor. This allows me to use different approaches and techniques depending on what is most suitable for you as an individual and the issues you are bringing into the session.
One size does not fit all. Instead, I tailor my therapy approach to what suits you. I am relational in my approach.
My general approach towards my clients is a deep humanistic belief that we all have a strong, innate drive to realise our potential by self-development. My role is to help you recognise your strengths and choices in the ‘here and now’.
Some stubborn patterns of behaviour and attitude can have roots in early experiences. For these deep-seated issues I prefer to use a psychodynamic approach which aims at bringing the unconscious mind into consciousness. I explore my client’s relationship with themselves and how this relates to their past.
I also use mindfulness and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to increase awareness of our thoughts, actions and feelings.
Training, qualifications and experience
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling – 2016
- Diploma in Integrative Supervision – 2024
- Diploma in Trauma Therapy – 2025
With over 2,000 client hours, I have experience working in both private practice and the voluntary sector, including roles at an LGBTQ+ charity and a bereavement support organisation.
Professional affiliations
I am:
- a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- an accredited member of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Code of ethics
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Fees and availability
- Fees are £65 per session
- I have limited space for discounted sessions
- The initial session is £50 (paid in advance)
- I offer both online sessions and in-person sessions in King’s Cross
- I mainly work on Saturdays, with limited availability on evenings
- Cancellation policy: 72 hours