- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
- Portuguese speaking
About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a UK counsellor registered with the BACP and has 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Her practice also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image concerns, and feelings of isolation.
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. She focuses on clear, practical conversations about feelings, behaviours and relationships. Sessions cover topics like panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems and navigating divorce or separation.
She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness and questions about sexuality or life purpose. Caregiver stress and control issues are included in her work, along with help for those struggling with self-love or low self-worth. Rita speaks English and Portuguese, and accepts international clients.
Sessions follow a straightforward process that begins with listening to what matters now. Rita helps people identify small, manageable steps and tests what works in day-to-day life. Her aim is to offer steady, practical support while people work through difficult feelings and decisions.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Rita works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make feelings and reactions easier to manage. One commonly used method helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of interpreting situations. This can be useful for anxiety, panic and social phobia by reducing automatic negative thoughts and testing new behaviours in everyday life.Another approach focuses on attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early experiences shape current reactions and helps people practise clearer communication and boundaries. This can help with abandonment worries, relationship strain and difficulties around trust or control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together decide which techniques to try. She treats the choice as a collaborative process and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, and can reduce the time spent commuting. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people use phone or video options depending on what works best for them.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she usually help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety and body image concerns.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is based on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. She focuses on understanding patterns and trying manageable steps in everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Which session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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