Jose "Ronnie" Pereira

Jose "Ronnie" Pereira welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and other difficult life issues. He works in a straightforward, compassionate way to help clients talk through what matters now and find clearer steps forward. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and take place with a counsellor who has eight years' experience and holds BACP registration.

Ronnie uses a blend of practical therapies to suit each person. He draws on client-centred listening to understand what a person values and CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy - to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. He also brings in elements of acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness where helpful to build tolerance for strong feelings.

His approach aims to connect thoughts, emotions and behaviours with everyday choices. In sessions people can expect calm, paced conversations that focus on small, achievable shifts. The work can include short skills practice, reflection on personal values and straightforward behaviour changes to improve daily life.

Ronnie describes therapy as a process of self-discovery. He supports people in practising self-compassion, working through guilt or shame, and learning to forgive themselves and others. He also helps with practical issues such as sleep, anger, parenting strain, grief, addiction concerns and career stress.

People who choose him are often looking for a counsellor who listens without judgement and helps them try new ways of coping. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and then arrange sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying what matters most to a person and taking small, values-based steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It helps when someone wants clearer purpose and more consistent action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday break, or avoiding camera use when someone prefers phone conversations. Registered or accredited professionals, including this counsellor, can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to an online setting so clients can practise skills between sessions.