Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS
Compassionate UK therapist for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and trauma
- English and Portuguese
About Vanessa Teixeira
Vanessa Teixeira is a UK-licensed therapist with NCPS credentialing and 6 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship challenges. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and focuses on tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each individual's needs and goals.
Vanessa combines practical therapeutic skills with a collaborative mindset, helping clients build motivation, confidence, and clearer coping strategies. She works with a wide range of related concerns - including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and the complexities of blended families - while adapting pace and techniques to what feels most useful for the person in therapy.
Vanessa offers therapy in English and Portuguese and welcomes international clients. She emphasizes that seeking change takes courage and that she is there to support clients through that process, adjusting interventions to fit personal values and life circumstances. The NCPS credential indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to ongoing development and ethical practice.
Vanessa combines practical therapeutic skills with a collaborative mindset, helping clients build motivation, confidence, and clearer coping strategies. She works with a wide range of related concerns - including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and the complexities of blended families - while adapting pace and techniques to what feels most useful for the person in therapy.
Vanessa offers therapy in English and Portuguese and welcomes international clients. She emphasizes that seeking change takes courage and that she is there to support clients through that process, adjusting interventions to fit personal values and life circumstances. The NCPS credential indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to ongoing development and ethical practice.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Vanessa Teixeira have?
Vanessa Teixeira has 6 years of professional experience.
Is Vanessa Teixeira a licensed therapist?
Yes. Vanessa Teixeira holds the NCPS credential and is licensed in the United Kingdom.
In which languages does Vanessa Teixeira provide therapy?
Vanessa provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Vanessa Teixeira located?
Vanessa is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Vanessa Teixeira as my therapist?
You can work with Vanessa Teixeira through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Vanessa Teixeira work with international clients?
Yes, Vanessa Teixeira works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Vanessa Teixeira cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support
Vanessa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build committed action toward a meaningful life - ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where getting unstuck feels important. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns rooted in early bonds and to strengthen the capacity for secure relationships and emotional regulation, which can help with intimacy, abandonment, and attachment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Vanessa works collaboratively with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine tools from different approaches to best support each client.
Online therapy with Vanessa offers flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support when circumstances change.