James Lactao

Registered Counselor

“An experienced school counselor that has worked with children, adolescents and adults, with supervisory experience of a guidance office in a university. Open to counseling OFWs.”

About Me

I offer support to children, adolescents, and adults, drawing on my background as a school counsellor. My experience includes supervising a university guidance office, giving me a broad perspective on developmental stages. I help individuals navigate life's transitions, offering clear pathways forward. I also welcome Overseas Filipino Workers, providing a safe space to explore their unique challenges and build resilience.

Approach

Having supported people through developmental transitions, I move into therapy with structured curiosity and practical pacing, focusing on clear goals we shape together. Sessions in Pasig City or online, in English or Tagalog, balance targeted assessment with conversational check-ins so attention, learning differences, behaviour patterns and stress are noticed and measured over time. Between meetings you'll receive straightforward strategies to try, brief check-ins when helpful, and collaborative review of what shifts. This way of working suits adolescents, adults and parents seeking clear steps and steady progress.

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Basic Information

Pasig City, Philippines

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Learning or Development Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Professional Title:

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Registered Counselor
A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

University of The Philippines

Registrations

Registered Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counsellor

Service Area

Online

In-person & Online

Brgy. San Antonio

Pasig City, Metro Manila

Philippines