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Jorge Damasceno, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Portuguese
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Jorge Damasceno welcomes people looking for steady support through stressful or overwhelming times. He helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and life changes. His approach aims to empower people to make practical shifts that feel manageable day to day.

Jorge works in a collaborative way. He listens closely to what matters to each person and then chooses methods that fit their goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

People leave with new ways to cope and clearer thinking about next steps. He brings six years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is listed as his credential. That background informs a calm, thoughtful style rather than a single fixed method.

He uses ideas from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside more reflective approaches when helpful. Common issues Jorge addresses include stress, anger, career concerns and communication problems. He also focuses on fatherhood issues, guilt, shame and questions about life purpose.

He works with men’s issues, multicultural concerns, phobias, obsessive-compulsive patterns and social anxiety. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and take place online in formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Jorge does not take international clients; his practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Jorge commonly draws on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and offering a non-judgemental space to talk; it helps with building self-worth and clarity about personal goals. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers straightforward techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviours; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and phobias.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jorge will discuss your priorities and preferences and suggest which methods might help. That decision is collaborative and can shift as your needs change during therapy.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and time permit. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or require less data. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life without travelling.

What issues does Jorge help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus anger and career questions. Additional focus areas include fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Jorge combines conversational, client-centred sessions with practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy. He aims for straightforward steps people can try between meetings.

How long has he been practising?

He has six years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can people outside the UK see him?

He does not accept international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.

How are sessions delivered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Portuguese

Contacting Jorge

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Jorge Damasceno, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety