- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Values based work
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Vanessa also supports people who are questioning relationships or their sense of direction after a big life change.
She uses practical talking methods to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps forward. Sessions often involve identifying patterns that keep someone stuck and trying new ways of responding. Vanessa draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to balance action with values-based reflection.
Attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice guide how she listens and responds. That means paying attention to relationship patterns and offering a steady, respectful conversation about them. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills may be introduced when people need tools for managing strong emotions.
Vanessa has worked across a range of concerns linked to loss and belonging, including abandonment, adoption and foster care, and attachment issues. She also has experience with long-term health challenges and caregiver stress, body image and identity topics, and a range of personality and neurodiversity related concerns.
Sessions are available in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients. Booking starts by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session, after which a subscription plan is used and can be cancelled at any time.
How Vanessa uses evidence-informed approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions that fit those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and uncertainty about direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers concrete exercises for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will discuss different methods with the client and try things out together. That collaborative process helps decide which mix of techniques and skills best fits a person's goals and everyday life.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows sessions in different time zones for international clients, while the therapist and client agree on the practical arrangements that suit them both.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Vanessa uses practical talking therapies that identify unhelpful patterns and try new responses. She combines behavioural techniques with values-focused reflection to help clarify next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of issues. That background includes work with people facing long-term illness and identity questions.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. The profile lists NCPS as her credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and timing.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.