Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS
Practical, person-focused therapy for daily struggles
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- NCPS · No. NCS22-02835
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- Stress and anxiety
- Support for addiction
- Works in English and Portuguese
About Vanessa
Vanessa Teixeira is a counsellor using practical, conversational therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and addictive behaviours. She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Vanessa speaks English and Portuguese and works with people from different backgrounds, including international clients.
Vanessa prefers a tailored approach. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building small, manageable steps. She uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioural work and acceptance and commitment ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and to build values-driven action.
Attachment-informed ideas and client-centred listening shape how she builds trust and explores difficult experiences. That approach supports work around trauma, abuse, relationship concerns, abandonment and attachment issues. Vanessa also addresses self-esteem, motivation and concerns linked to long-term illness, caregiving or ageing and geriatric issues.
She draws on elements of dialectical behaviour therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are important. Practical skills, reflective conversation and agreed homework may all form part of ongoing therapy. Her aim is to help people notice what matters, practise useful skills and make changes that fit their life.
Vanessa describes therapy as a collaborative process. Referrals start with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step so people can match with a therapist and book appointments according to availability.
Vanessa prefers a tailored approach. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building small, manageable steps. She uses clear techniques from cognitive behavioural work and acceptance and commitment ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and to build values-driven action.
Attachment-informed ideas and client-centred listening shape how she builds trust and explores difficult experiences. That approach supports work around trauma, abuse, relationship concerns, abandonment and attachment issues. Vanessa also addresses self-esteem, motivation and concerns linked to long-term illness, caregiving or ageing and geriatric issues.
She draws on elements of dialectical behaviour therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are important. Practical skills, reflective conversation and agreed homework may all form part of ongoing therapy. Her aim is to help people notice what matters, practise useful skills and make changes that fit their life.
Vanessa describes therapy as a collaborative process. Referrals start with a short questionnaire and a scheduling step so people can match with a therapist and book appointments according to availability.
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 work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values to build a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practising new ways of responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and trust, helping people understand how past relationships influence current reactions and how to try new ways of connecting.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Vanessa will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best for their goals and preferences, and will adapt methods as therapy progresses. That shared planning aims to keep sessions relevant and practical.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent travelling to appointments. Many people find remote sessions help them practise skills in everyday settings while still getting structured therapeutic support.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Vanessa commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining listening with goal-focused techniques to help people take small, steady steps.
How much experience does she have?
Vanessa has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does costing work for therapy sessions?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.