At a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 407042
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Human-centred approach
- Motivational interviewing
- BACP member
About PJ
PJ Sangalang offers support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, low self-esteem and depression. He helps people who feel stuck, isolated or unsure about their next steps. PJ listens to each person's story and focuses on what matters to them right now.
He works in a human-centred way that values each person's experience. Sessions are built around what the client brings rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. PJ aims to be encouraging and kind while also offering gentle challenge where it helps.
His background includes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He brings three years of professional experience and has worked with people from varied ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. He also identifies with the BAME community and has personal experience as an immigrant from Canada.
PJ draws on Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centred and existential ideas. That means conversations often focus on what a person wants to change, what matters to them, and what gets in the way. He also considers family patterns and relationships when they are relevant.
Sessions aim to help people understand their feelings, make clearer choices, and feel less alone. PJ encourages practical steps that suit each person's life. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability.
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How his approaches work in online sessions
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they really want to change and find their own reasons to move forward. It is useful for making decisions, addressing commitment worries, and tackling habits that block progress.
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects back their concerns and supports them to make sense of their feelings and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, preferences and life situation. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life. It can reduce travel time and allow conversations to happen from wherever a person is based. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for regular check-ins, addressing workplace stress, managing anxiety or working through relationship patterns. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Commitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSystemic TherapyExperience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Tagalog
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does PJ commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship or family concerns. Additional areas include workplace stress, feelings of isolation, commitment and communication issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
His style is human-centred and collaborative. Conversations are respectful, empathetic and focused on the client’s goals.
What professional background does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds. He also brings personal perspective as an immigrant and a member of the BAME community.
What credentials and location are listed?
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. Please check any regional requirements before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers