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Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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Vanessa Teixeira uses practical, evidence-informed counselling to help people manage stress and anxiety. She works in English and Portuguese and brings six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Vanessa aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and straightforward.

She focuses on issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, caregiving strain and related problems.

Background and approach

Her approach is adapted to each person’s situation and goals. Vanessa combines several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. That means sessions often include noticing thoughts and feelings, choosing values-based actions, and practising new skills between meetings.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns are relevant. Conversations are straightforward and guided by what the person needs that day. Practical tools are offered alongside space to make sense of difficult experiences.

Sessions may include goal-setting, thought‑work, emotion regulation exercises and behavioural steps to try between meetings. People who prefer to speak in Portuguese are welcome, and international clients can be supported. To begin, Vanessa asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire so she can understand priorities and agree a way forward together.

Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is about noticing unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of behaving. It often includes practical exercises and homework to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses. It can help when relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns or attachment issues are part of what someone wants to address.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and day-to-day life, then agree which methods to use and how to adapt them. This shared planning helps make sessions feel relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers flexibility across several formats: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions when video is not needed, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing reflection. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules, manage bandwidth or avoid being on camera when they prefer not to. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which format will best support progress.
What kinds of problems does Vanessa support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and relationship concerns, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and person-centred, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and attachment-informed ideas to match each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Can I work with her if I speak Portuguese?
Yes, sessions are offered in both English and Portuguese.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Vanessa?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English, Portuguese

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