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Jorge Damasceno, BACP

Practical support for anxiety and life changes

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Portuguese · online sessions

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About Jorge

Jorge Damasceno is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress and anxiety. He speaks English and Portuguese and works from the United Kingdom. Jorge aims to make sessions straightforward and practical, so clients can start using new skills quickly.

Jorge draws on six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than a single formula.

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Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, manageable steps, and understanding what gets in the way of progress. In session he listens without rushing and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going. He introduces techniques to manage anxious thoughts, low mood, and the stresses of daily life.

He also helps with relationship communication, career questions, and issues around fatherhood and men's roles. Jorge works with a range of concerns including obsessive thoughts, phobias, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and coping with life changes. He pays attention to cultural background and how that shapes identity and choices.

Therapy explores values and purpose as well as practical coping tools. People who choose Jorge often want a collaborative approach that mixes talking, practical exercises, and goal-setting. He aims to empower clients to make changes that feel meaningful and workable in everyday life.

Approaches that suit online therapy and anxiety work

Jorge commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping the client lead the conversation; it is useful when people need space to make sense of feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical strategies to reduce anxiety and manage low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jorge will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and day-to-day constraints. He adapts the mix of talking, reflective questions and practical exercises over time to see what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging helps keep progress between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel while keeping the focus on clear steps to manage anxiety and life changes.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Jorge help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include obsessions and compulsions, phobias, social anxiety, guilt and shame, and fatherhood issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, person-centred style and blends talking with practical exercises. Sessions aim to set clear goals and try techniques that fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, mood and relationships.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
Jorge is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom. The profile shows the credential as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting set up?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Portuguese

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