- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Practical behaviour change
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people reduce stress and manage anxiety. She uses practical, down-to-earth conversations to build confidence and support people working through addictions, low self-esteem and depression.
She has six years of experience and holds the NCPS credential. Vanessa adapts her approach to each person, matching techniques to what feels most useful that week. Her work aims to make small changes in thinking and routine that add up over time.
Vanessa draws on a mix of practical therapies. She uses cognitive-behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance-based methods to create space for difficult feelings. She also works from an attachment perspective when relationships and trust are central to the problem.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect to set clear, manageable steps and review progress together. The emphasis is on skills people can try between meetings and on building everyday habits that support wellbeing.
Vanessa speaks English and Portuguese and practices in the United Kingdom. She welcomes people who want a straightforward, respectful approach and who are ready to try small changes that make daily life easier.
She has six years of experience and holds the NCPS credential. Vanessa adapts her approach to each person, matching techniques to what feels most useful that week. Her work aims to make small changes in thinking and routine that add up over time.
Vanessa draws on a mix of practical therapies. She uses cognitive-behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and acceptance-based methods to create space for difficult feelings. She also works from an attachment perspective when relationships and trust are central to the problem.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Clients can expect to set clear, manageable steps and review progress together. The emphasis is on skills people can try between meetings and on building everyday habits that support wellbeing.
Vanessa speaks English and Portuguese and practices in the United Kingdom. She welcomes people who want a straightforward, respectful approach and who are ready to try small changes that make daily life easier.
Areas of expertise
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 therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Vanessa uses a few practical approaches to help people change thoughts and daily habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change mood and behaviour. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, teaches people to notice difficult feelings without fighting them and to choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships to understand how people relate now and to build safer ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will talk with clients about goals and preferences, and together they will pick methods that fit the situation. That collaborative process helps decide which tools to try first and how to adapt them over time.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer travel demands, which makes regular meetings more achievable. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. The goal is to make therapy manageable and useful within everyday life, with steps that can be practised between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vanessa focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues, plus a wide range of related areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, emphasising small changes in thoughts and routines that clients can try between sessions.
What is Vanessa's professional background?
She has six years of professional experience helping people with mood, anxiety and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Vanessa holds the NCPS credential and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Vanessa?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.