- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is an NCPS counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Vanessa also supports people dealing with relationship concerns and related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and caregiving strain.
Vanessa uses straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour and try different choices. Attachment-based work is used when relationship patterns and early bonds are relevant.
Sessions are client-centred in style, with an emphasis on listening and aligning work to each person's values and goals. When useful, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced to manage intense emotions and build coping tools. Therapy aims to help people carry less guilt and shame about things they did or didn’t do by clarifying values and small, manageable changes.
Vanessa offers support in English and Portuguese and works with people from different countries. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking flow.
Her approach is practical and calm, with a focus on everyday steps that fit into a busy life. Conversations are aimed at understanding what matters to the person and finding doable ways forward.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Vanessa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centred ways of working. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and practise small actions that align with those values, which can reduce rumination about past actions. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and early bonds to understand why certain feelings, including shame, recur in adult life. Client-centred practice prioritises listening and shaping sessions around the person's goals.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss which methods feel most useful and adapt the work over time based on progress and preference. Sessions may blend techniques so the work fits the person's aims and day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, more flexible appointment times or to join from a different location when needed, which helps therapy sit alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns, plus related issues like abandonment and caregiving stress.
How would she approach my shame or guilt?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT to help people notice patterns, clarify values and try small behavioural changes rather than focusing only on blame.
What experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NCPS as her credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can I use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.