Jose Farro

Professional Focus and Approach

Jose is a clinical counsellor and coach with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. He brings a structured, collaborative approach to counselling and coaching, drawing primarily from CBT and ACT to help clients develop emotional regulation, psychological flexibility, and effective coping skills. His work is tailored to each client’s needs, whether they are individuals seeking personal growth, couples navigating conflict, parents working to support their children, families improving communication, or adults benefiting from focused ADHD coaching. His practice emphasizes practical skill-building alongside deeper emotional insight, allowing clients to translate therapy and coaching into real-world change. As a devoted husband and father of two, Jose brings a grounded, real-life perspective to his work, offering insight into the complexities of relationships, parenting, and balancing personal growth with everyday responsibilities.

Specializations

With a strong academic foundation in philosophical studies and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Jose has spent the past decade refining his expertise across various branches of psychology. He provides specialized support for individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as couples and family counselling to address conflict resolution, parenting challenges, and communication breakdowns. Alongside his counselling practice, Jose has extensive experience leading parenting classes and workshops for parents and couples, particularly in the area of Positive Discipline. In these programs, he’s supported caregivers in understanding child behaviour, regulating their own emotional responses, and applying mindful, respectful strategies that promote cooperation, connection, and healthy relationship building. This background allows him to help families transfer therapeutic insights into practical, everyday tools that bring more calm, clarity, and direction to their interactions.

Education and Experience

Trained in Peru, Jose earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Universidad de Lima, where he was later invited to serve as an assistant professor in Basic and Higher Cognitive Processes. He is certified through the Positive Discipline Association, with specialization in Adlerian Psychology. He also holds a diploma in Behavioural Sciences, allowing him to apply Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) principles in his work with children on the Autism Spectrum. Jose’s diverse educational background and hands-on clinical experience support a well-rounded, evidence-based approach to counselling and coaching. He is committed to providing high-quality, client-centred care across individual, couples, family, parenting, and ADHD coaching contexts.