Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS

Vanessa Teixeira works from a person-centred perspective and draws on practical therapies to help people make small, steady changes. She is named as NCPS, which is shown alongside her experience in the United Kingdom. Vanessa writes in plain terms and aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed.

She focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety and low mood. She also helps people struggling with addictions, trauma and relationship difficulties. Sessions are shaped to suit each person's situation and aims, with attention to building self-esteem and practical coping skills.

Vanessa uses a blend of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive work and emotion-focused ideas. The emphasis is on trying things that fit into daily life, such as noticing thoughts, testing out different behaviours and practising small changes between sessions. Clients are invited to set goals and work at a pace that feels right for them.

Her background includes six years of professional experience in the field. That experience informs how she structures sessions and plans next steps with people. She strives to be respectful and sensitive while offering clear, straightforward support.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and are provided from the United Kingdom. People who live outside the UK can enquire about working together, and arrangements can be discussed before booking.

Therapeutic approaches applied to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values, even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood because it focuses on small, value-led steps rather than trying to eliminate unpleasant feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change habits that maintain distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and try methods that suit the person's needs and preferences. That means sessions can be adjusted over time so the approach fits the issue and the way the person likes to work together.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins on a break, or making it possible to meet when schedules are tight. It also allows people to access a counsellor in another country and to choose sessions that match their daily routine rather than rearranging other commitments.