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- Person focused
- Practical skills
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people cope with stress, anxiety and life changes. She works in English and Portuguese and brings six years of professional experience to sessions. Vanessa aims to make the first steps less daunting and supports people as they build skills and confidence.
Vanessa draws on a mix of therapy methods to suit individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people find values and small steps that matter. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and self-worth.
Sessions centre on clear goals and everyday strategies. Vanessa listens and tailors conversations to each person, then practices skills together that can be used between sessions. This can include managing anxiety, coping with cravings, or building stronger self-esteem.
She has also worked with people facing trauma and abuse, chronic health concerns, caregiving stress, and a wide range of relationship and identity issues. Vanessa adapts her approach to each concern and focuses on practical steps that feel manageable.
Vanessa describes her style as respectful and compassionate. She supports people who want to change habits, recover from difficult experiences, or find more calm in daily life. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Vanessa draws on a mix of therapy methods to suit individual needs. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people find values and small steps that matter. Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and self-worth.
Sessions centre on clear goals and everyday strategies. Vanessa listens and tailors conversations to each person, then practices skills together that can be used between sessions. This can include managing anxiety, coping with cravings, or building stronger self-esteem.
She has also worked with people facing trauma and abuse, chronic health concerns, caregiving stress, and a wide range of relationship and identity issues. Vanessa adapts her approach to each concern and focuses on practical steps that feel manageable.
Vanessa describes her style as respectful and compassionate. She supports people who want to change habits, recover from difficult experiences, or find more calm in daily life. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and motivation by combining practical actions with acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression and managing cravings by teaching concrete techniques for everyday situations.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and self-worth. It can help people understand recurring relationship difficulties and build different ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose or blend methods that match the client’s goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue therapy while living in a different country, since international clients are accepted.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issues
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Vanessa address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns, plus related issues such as chronic illness and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The work is collaborative and practical. Expect tailored conversation, skill practice, and clear goals to help with day-to-day coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including trauma, addiction and mood difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese for people in different regions.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.