- ACT and CBT informed
- Supports trauma recovery
- Speaks English Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She brings calm and steady support to difficult moments and focuses on building skills that make daily life easier.
Vanessa draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape sessions. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused while respecting each person's pace.
Her background includes six years of professional experience and registration as NCPS. Vanessa adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation, whether concerns relate to chronic health conditions, caregiving stress, body image or grief linked to illness. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, and neurodiversity-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Vanessa aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She focuses on small, concrete changes and on strengthening coping strategies. The work balances practical skills with attention to relationships and emotional patterns.
Vanessa draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape sessions. She works with people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation challenges. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused while respecting each person's pace.
Her background includes six years of professional experience and registration as NCPS. Vanessa adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation, whether concerns relate to chronic health conditions, caregiving stress, body image or grief linked to illness. She also supports people navigating adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric matters, and neurodiversity-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Vanessa aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She focuses on small, concrete changes and on strengthening coping strategies. The work balances practical skills with attention to relationships and emotional patterns.
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 therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression and chronic health-related distress by clarifying what matters and building small steps toward it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and help with motivation and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and trust, supporting people to change patterns that affect relationships and self-esteem.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process means adjustments can be made as progress is tracked and priorities shift.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care during periods of illness or travel, and they support ongoing work on stress, pain management and relationship patterns without needing extra travel time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Vanessa help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and addictions, along with self-esteem and motivation issues.
What is Vanessa's therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on skills and small changes using approaches like ACT and CBT alongside attachment-based ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience working with a range of psychological and relational concerns.
What credential does Vanessa hold and where is she based?
She is registered as NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients; please confirm scheduling and time zone details when booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.