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PJ Sangalang, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Tagalog
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

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PJ Sangalang helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with family matters, communication or commitment problems, isolation, guilt and shame, and issues around life purpose and work. PJ introduces himself simply and listens to each person's story without judgement.

He works in a straightforward, human-centred way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on small steps that can feel manageable.

Background and approach

He aims to offer a calm, boundaried space where people can talk honestly about painful feelings and confusing choices. PJ draws on client-centred and existential ideas to help people make sense of their experience. He uses motivational interviewing to encourage change and systemic thinking to look at how relationships and backgrounds shape current problems.

These approaches are used flexibly to fit the person in front of him. He has three years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. PJ is based in the United Kingdom and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including those who identify with the BAME community.

Sessions can be conducted in English or Tagalog. PJ accepts international clients and aims to adapt his style to each person's cultural context and life situation.

How PJ’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. Online sessions using this approach put the person's concerns at the centre and help them find their own solutions over time.

Existential Therapy helps people examine meaning, purpose and the big choices in life. Through conversation a person can clarify values and make decisions that feel more authentic, which can be useful for midlife questions or life-purpose concerns.

Motivational Interviewing is a practical, goal-focused method that supports change by exploring ambivalence and encouraging small, achievable steps. It works well for things like commitment issues, habit change and moving through stuck points.

PJ will work collaboratively to find the right mix of approaches. He will ask about your goals, preferences and background, and then tailor sessions so they feel relevant and doable. Deciding on an approach is part of the therapy process rather than a one-time choice.

Online formats bring flexibility to this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions suit people who need a lighter technical setup or a quicker check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people use shorter, more frequent check-ins and fit therapy around work or busy days. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and stick with the work between sessions.

What kinds of problems does PJ help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship difficulties, plus issues such as family of origin, infidelity, workplace stress and loneliness.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He works in a human-centred, conversational way that focuses on the person's priorities and practical next steps.

What experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Is he affiliated with any professional body and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can arrange sessions.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Tagalog

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PJ Sangalang, BACP

Background and approach

How PJ’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety