Jose "Ronnie" Pereira, BACP

Jose "Ronnie" Pereira helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and low mood. He works in English and Portuguese and brings eight years of counselling experience. Ronnie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for people in the United Kingdom.

Ronnie uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred work to support change. Sessions focus on what is troubling the person now and on small steps that make daily life easier.

He commonly supports people dealing with trauma, grief, relationship problems and issues around identity and self-esteem. He also helps with addiction-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, and stress linked to work or caregiving. Additional focus areas include anger, isolation, impulsivity, and life transitions such as midlife change.

Ronnie describes therapy as a collaborative process. He aims to help people tune into their own values, build coping skills and practise self-compassion. Conversations are guided by the client's goals and practical strategies are introduced when useful.

Sessions are suited to people who want conversational, down-to-earth support and clear techniques to manage symptoms. He welcomes clients regardless of faith or background and works with the whole person rather than only symptoms.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps in that direction. It uses mindfulness and values-based actions to reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises an empathic, non-judgemental relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to the person's aims and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process where goals, preferences and practical needs shape the plan.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to access regular therapy and to use approaches like ACT or CBT in everyday life.