- Acceptance and action
- Focus on coping skills
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and addiction. She works in English and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom. Vanessa holds NCPS and brings six years of professional experience to her work.
Clients can expect a direct but gentle style. Vanessa focuses on building a working relationship first, then shaping short-term goals together. She aims to increase confidence, reduce unhelpful patterns and improve everyday coping skills through clear, simple steps.
Her background includes supporting people who have faced trauma and abuse and those coping with low mood or motivation. She also works with concerns around relationships, self-esteem and a variety of additional issues such as attachment difficulties, chronic illness and the practical stresses of caregiving.
Vanessa uses a mix of therapies suited to the person in front of her, including acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behavioural ideas and client-centred techniques. She adapts language and exercises to each person so the work feels relevant and manageable.
Practical matters are kept straightforward. Sessions are arranged through the service sign-up, which uses a cancellable subscription model. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then scheduling is done according to therapist availability.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase motivation. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering specific strategies to lower anxiety and lift mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people understand how early connections affect current responses and closeness.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. Vanessa discusses your goals and preferences and suggests methods that fit your situation. The plan can be adjusted as you try different techniques so the therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practise new skills between meetings and carry changes into day-to-day routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vanessa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns, plus related issues such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is Vanessa's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends acceptance-based work, cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred listening to create manageable steps forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience supporting people with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What qualifications does Vanessa hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking so you know whether online or other formats are offered.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Vanessa?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.