Jander
Hello, I am Jander. I hold an MA in Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling, and I work as an existential psychotherapist. I am a registered clinical member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Since 2020 I have worked with Terrence Higgins Trust and Dilemma, as well as in private practice.
There are times in life when things no longer feel as they once did. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost, disconnected, or simply unsure about where your life is heading. Perhaps you're facing a significant change, struggling in a relationship, or finding yourself asking questions that don't have easy answers.
Whatever brings you here, you don't have to face it alone.
I offer a warm, thoughtful, and non-judgemental space where we can explore what is happening in your life and what it means for you. Therapy provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and make sense of experiences that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to put into words.
Sometimes we seek therapy because something is wrong. Sometimes we come because we sense there could be more to life than simply getting through each day. Often it is a mixture of both.
Together, we can explore the challenges you are facing, the patterns that keep repeating, and the questions that feel most important to you. My hope is that through this process you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the choices available to you.
I have experience supporting people with:
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Depression and low self-esteem
- Relationship difficulties
- Life transitions and career changes
- Illness and health concerns
- Questions around identity, purpose, and meaning
- Personal growth and self-development
My Approach
No two people experience life in the same way, which is why I believe therapy should be shaped around you rather than fitting you into a particular model or set of techniques. My work is grounded in existential psychotherapy. This means that while we may explore your past experiences and relationships, our focus is also on how you are living today and what matters most in your life.
I see therapy as a collaborative process and I aim to create a safe space where we can become curious about your experiences together. Through exploring the questions, challenges, and uncertainties you face, therapy can open up new ways of understanding the meaning you make of your lived experiences. My role is not to tell you how to live, but to accompany you as you make sense of your experiences, deepen your understanding of yourself, and explore what feels meaningful and possible for you.
I work in both English and Portuguese.