José Pereira
“I bring over 23 years of experience in addiction counselling, with extensive expertise in both primary and continuing care, as well as mental health services.”
José is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist holding an MSc in Counselling, alongside several specialist qualifications in Addiction Counselling.
Since 2003, he has worked extensively in the field of addiction and associated disorders, developing broad experience in treating compulsive behaviours, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.
Throughout his career, José has primarily worked within leading residential treatment settings, progressing through roles including Counsellor, Senior Counsellor, Head Therapist, and Clinical Manager.
In these positions, he has led multidisciplinary clinical teams and supported individuals over extended periods, enabling meaningful, long-term recovery and sustainable personal change.
As an integrative therapist, José draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Relapse Prevention, Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic approaches, and Gestalt Therapy.
His work includes individual therapy, group facilitation, psychoeducational workshops, clinical supervision, training, and service leadership.
José is fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. Beyond his clinical work, he maintains a strong interest in community engagement, politics, and sport.
José Pereira specialises in the following
Couples therapy
A form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners resolve conflicts, improve communication, and rebuild emotional intimacy following addiction.
Read more about Couples therapyAddiction recovery
A holistic, non-linear journey involving personal, physical, and social growth, rather than just a momentary end to usage.
Family therapy
We offer family therapy to support couples and the whole family, understanding that addiction affects everyone.
Read more about Family therapyAddiction therapy
Addiction therapy is a set of evidence-based therapeutic tools specifically focused on helping people with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Read more about Addiction therapyLeadership & management
The people that guide and influence the direction of the business, and the people that operationally execute that vision.
Integrative psychotherapy
Is a holistic, tailored therapeutic approach that blends techniques from different psychological schools – such as humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural (CBT) – to suit your unique needs.
Group therapy
Highly effective for treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma. It offers unique benefits, including reduced feelings of isolation, shared coping strategies, and significantly shorter waiting times than one-on-one sessions.
Read more about Group therapyClinical supervision
A senior, experienced clinician who ensures safe, ethical client care. They monitor other therapist’s professional development, and provide emotional support to prevent burnout.
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From the UK: 0131 287 4071
International: +44 (131) 287 4071
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