- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma recovery
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who blends practical therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety and addiction. She works in English and Portuguese and brings six years of experience to conversations about trauma, self-esteem and depression. Vanessa aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can speak openly about what matters to them.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people find what works. Sessions may include noticing patterns of thought and behaviour, practising new skills, and exploring attachment and relationship themes. Vanessa adapts the pacing and techniques to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes work supporting people dealing with relationship difficulties, chronic health problems and caregiver stress. She also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, issues around abandonment, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. This range informs how she frames goals and coping strategies.
Vanessa holds NCPS as a professional credential. She describes her style as compassionate and tailored, with an emphasis on practical steps alongside emotional understanding. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
People who choose to work with her can expect collaborative planning and regular check-ins on progress. She encourages honest conversation about what helps and what doesn’t, and adjusts the approach as needed to match each person’s situation.
She uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people find what works. Sessions may include noticing patterns of thought and behaviour, practising new skills, and exploring attachment and relationship themes. Vanessa adapts the pacing and techniques to each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes work supporting people dealing with relationship difficulties, chronic health problems and caregiver stress. She also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, issues around abandonment, and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. This range informs how she frames goals and coping strategies.
Vanessa holds NCPS as a professional credential. She describes her style as compassionate and tailored, with an emphasis on practical steps alongside emotional understanding. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
People who choose to work with her can expect collaborative planning and regular check-ins on progress. She encourages honest conversation about what helps and what doesn’t, and adjusts the approach as needed to match each person’s situation.
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
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
How Vanessa’s approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-based action. It is often useful for anxiety, stress and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing thought and behaviour patterns through practical exercises and problem-solving, which can ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s situation and tweak the plan as needed so it feels useful and realistic.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy days, cut travel time and allow flexible scheduling across time zones. It can also make short check-ins or skill practice easier to arrange between in-person commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions so therapy stays practical and focused on everyday change.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship struggles. Additional focus areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and abandonment issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-centred with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. She tailors conversations and plans to the individual’s needs and goals.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on issues such as anxiety, addiction, trauma, motivation and confidence.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds NCPS as a credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and is able to offer support across different time zones where scheduling permits.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.