- Men's wellbeing focus
- Speaks English and Portuguese
- Six years experience
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She communicates in English and Portuguese and supports international clients. Vanessa frames the first session as a chance to understand immediate concerns and to agree practical next steps together.
She uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. That can mean practical thinking tools from cognitive behavioural therapy, skills for emotional regulation from dialectical behaviour therapy, or values-based work from acceptance and commitment therapy. Vanessa adapts conversations and exercises to the situation and the person she is talking with.
Vanessa draws on six years of experience helping people manage worry, motivation and relationship strain. She describes her way of working as respectful and compassionate, with an emphasis on building trust and clarity about goals. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small, manageable steps toward that change.
Practical issues such as coping with chronic health problems, body image, attachment difficulties and care-related stress are within her range of focus. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care histories, addiction recovery, and aspects of sexual identity and kink when these come up in therapy.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that fit the client’s schedule. Vanessa notes that the subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time and that costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps in that direction despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when stress, anxiety or low motivation get in the way of daily life.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between unhelpful thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems like anxiety and depression going.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful when someone needs better tools for handling overwhelming feelings or impulsive behaviours.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the client involved in decisions.
Confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people access help from different locations, which suits international clients when scheduling permits.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Vanessa commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. Relationship challenges and related concerns such as attachment issues also feature in her practice.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Vanessa combines practical and reflective methods. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to support real-life change.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on issues including motivation, confidence and coping with stress.
Where is Vanessa based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to support a wider range of clients.
Can international clients arrange to work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can work across different time zones when scheduling allows.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.