Jose "Ronnie" Pereira, BACP

Jose "Ronnie" Pereira offers calm, practical support for people facing major life shifts. He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and mood changes. Ronnie also supports those dealing with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress and the particular challenges of midlife. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and he holds BACP registration. Ronnie works in a straightforward, person-focused way. He listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. From there he uses techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches and acceptance-based work to build clearer thinking and steadier routines. He draws on dialectical and mindfulness practices to help people manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Practical exercises and skills are used between meetings so progress continues between sessions. The goal is to make coping tools part of everyday life rather than one-off ideas. His practice emphasises self-discovery and living more fully in the present. Conversations can include spiritual or existential concerns when clients want that explored. Ronnie welcomes people from all backgrounds without reference to any single belief system. With eight years' experience, he aims to create a trusting space where decisions about change can be made at a realistic pace. Prospective clients are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and for people facing life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own direction, which can ease feelings of isolation or confusion. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses simple, practical exercises to change unhelpful habits and improve mood.

Choosing the right approach is often collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what helps. Over a few sessions you and the therapist can decide which mix of approaches feels most useful for your situation.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue weekly practice through exercises and reflections between meetings, helping skills become part of your routine.