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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- English and Portuguese
About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 17 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who face stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self‑esteem and depression, and she holds sessions in English and Portuguese.
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand what keeps them stuck and to try new ways of coping. She focuses on concrete problems such as panic attacks, social anxiety, communication difficulties and caregiver stress. Sessions centre on clear goals and manageable steps rather than vague promises.
Her work also attends to patterns rooted in attachment and abandonment, and to issues around body image, sexuality, guilt, shame and self-love. She offers practical conversations about separation, divorce and the emotional fallout of loss. People often come with worries about control, isolation or life purpose, and these themes are explored in straightforward ways.
Rita takes a collaborative stance in sessions. She listens, reflects what she hears, and suggests techniques drawn from established approaches. Sessions typically include problem-focused discussion, emotion regulation strategies and tasks to try between meetings.
Clients who speak Portuguese can use that language in sessions. International clients are accepted, and cost varies by location through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How Rita’s evidence-based methods translate to online work
Rita draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change thinking and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying clearer, more balanced ways of thinking; these are useful for anxiety, panic and low mood. Behavioural or skills-based work emphasises practical strategies such as activity planning, exposure steps for social anxiety and breathing or grounding practices for panic.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rita works with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means plans can change as progress is made and new needs emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions around family and work commitments. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed, and options that do not require high bandwidth for those who prefer them. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent while people organise their daily lives.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Rita works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self‑esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, practical approach focused on goals and coping strategies rather than lengthy theory.
How long has she been practising?
She has 17 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the BACP and offers counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional details when arranging sessions.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are accessed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.