PJ Sangalang, BACP

PJ Sangalang offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship strains. He is comfortable talking about life transitions such as midlife crisis and helps clients who feel isolated or stuck. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and finding practical ways forward that fit everyday life.

PJ listens to a person's story and pays attention to how past experiences shape current choices. He works from a human-centred perspective that treats people as whole, not a list of symptoms. That means conversations cover thoughts, emotions and the meanings people give to their lives.

His approach blends elements of client-centred work with existential thinking and motivational interviewing. That mix aims to help people identify their goals, face difficult questions about purpose, and build momentum for change. Systemic ideas are used when patterns in relationships or family history are relevant.

PJ trained and holds BACP, which is listed as his professional credential. He has worked with a range of people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and brings that experience into sessions.

Sessions are carried out in English and Tagalog, and PJ is open to working with people based in other countries. The practical aim is to help each person leave sessions with clearer next steps and a stronger sense of what they want to try between meetings.

How his approaches guide online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and helps clients name their priorities and next steps. This approach is useful for people needing space to be heard and to build self-trust.

Existential Therapy encourages people to look at meaning and purpose. It involves asking questions about values, choice and what matters now, which can help during life transitions such as a midlife crisis or moments of feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss different ways of working and decide together with the client which mix best suits their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress unfolds and can change over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time, which helps maintain consistency. Online work can also make it easier to include sessions with people in different locations; please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The focus is on creating brief, doable steps between sessions so therapy fits into everyday life rather than disrupting it.