Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS
Practical, values-led counselling for midlife change
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- Acceptance and action
- Attachment-aware support
- Short practical steps
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor who uses a blend of practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people facing big life challenges. She speaks English and Portuguese and draws on six years of professional experience to guide conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction and low mood. Vanessa seeks to make first steps feel manageable and safe for people who are unsure where to begin.
She works with people experiencing difficulties linked to trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem and motivation. Additional areas she addresses include attachment concerns, abandonment, issues arising from adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Her background also encompasses work with body image, sexual diversity and complex personality-related issues.
Vanessa tailors sessions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She mixes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with an attachment-aware, client-centred style. Conversations focus on small, practical steps along with exploring core values and relationship patterns.
People can expect straightforward language, guided exercises and a balance of support and challenge. Vanessa emphasises respect and sensitivity in therapy and works collaboratively to set goals that matter to the individual. She encourages taking manageable actions between sessions to build momentum.
Vanessa is registered with NCPS, which is shown as her professional credential. She is based in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who wish to work in English or Portuguese.
She works with people experiencing difficulties linked to trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem and motivation. Additional areas she addresses include attachment concerns, abandonment, issues arising from adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Her background also encompasses work with body image, sexual diversity and complex personality-related issues.
Vanessa tailors sessions to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She mixes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with an attachment-aware, client-centred style. Conversations focus on small, practical steps along with exploring core values and relationship patterns.
People can expect straightforward language, guided exercises and a balance of support and challenge. Vanessa emphasises respect and sensitivity in therapy and works collaboratively to set goals that matter to the individual. She encourages taking manageable actions between sessions to build momentum.
Vanessa is registered with NCPS, which is shown as her professional credential. She is based in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who wish to work in English or Portuguese.
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
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
How Vanessa's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions, while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than battling them. It can help with anxiety, low mood and life-direction questions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns and testing alternatives through practical exercises. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression and coping with addictive behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Vanessa aims to work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs and pace. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, mixing brief exercises, reflective conversation and skill-building as needed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the currently supported session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also permits working with a counsellor across borders, which suits international clients who speak English or Portuguese.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vanessa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening, with attention to attachment patterns and emotional regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her professional credential.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can she work with clients outside her country?
She accepts international clients, so people in other countries can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 schedule sessions according to therapist availability.