Counsellor profile
Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom · 6 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, trauma and addictions
Continue with VanessaAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS22-02835)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Vanessa supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT informed
- CBT and DBT skills
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
NCPS. Six years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. Vanessa Teixeira works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, and relationship difficulties using person-centred and evidence informed approaches.
Vanessa prefers clear, direct conversations in sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) alongside client-centred and attachment‑based ideas to help people notice what matters and change patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on practical skills, thinking patterns and how relationships affect feelings.
Her work also covers a wide range of related concerns. These include abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, codependency, and aspects of sexual expression such as BDSM and kink. She also supports people facing ageing, cancer and blended family challenges.
Vanessa offers counselling in English and Portuguese and accepts international clients. She describes her approach as respectful and sensitive, adapting conversations and plans to each person’s needs. The emphasis is on collaborative work and measurable steps rather than vague theory.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Vanessa works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action that matters to them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress when people want concrete steps linked to what matters most.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that looks at thought patterns and behaviours. It emphasises small experiments and skills to reduce unhelpful thinking and improve day to day functioning, useful for anxiety, depression and some addiction issues.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) supplies skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can support people who struggle with intense mood swings, self‑regulation or relationship conflicts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and typical day to day problems, and then agree together which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and travel, and can allow shorter check‑ins, fewer interruptions and flexibility over location and timing. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits when arranging sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
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 issues, plus a wider list of related concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, client‑centred and attachment‑based approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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