- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem support
About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
Rita uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand what feeds their anger and stress. She listens to the facts of each situation and helps clients spot patterns in thinking and behaviour that keep problems repeating. Conversations focus on practical steps to reduce reactivity and rebuild trust in relationships and at work.
Clients can expect practical tools alongside reflective discussion. That can include ways to notice early signs of becoming upset, short exercises to calm the body, and clearer communication skills to reduce conflict. Rita aims to make techniques easy to use in everyday life rather than leave them abstract.
Her background includes long-term work with emotional issues tied to attachment, abandonment and guilt. She also supports people dealing with relationship endings, caregiving stress, body image and social anxiety. Rita draws on years of practice to match approaches to each person’s concern and life situation.
Sessions are described in plain language, with time spent planning realistic next steps. People who want to discuss anger, whether it shows as sudden outbursts or simmering resentment, will find focused, practical work that addresses both feelings and actions.
How Rita applies evidence-based methods online
Rita works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and changing patterns. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts that fuel anger and anxiety, and teach skills for testing and shifting those thoughts in daily life. Behavioural techniques give clear steps to change reactions, such as practice tasks to reduce avoidance or gradual exposure for panic and social fears.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test approaches and adapt them to personal goals and circumstances. That means reviewing what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing clear steps for home practice and in-session work.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or audio choices depending on bandwidth and comfort, and supports carrying practice into everyday settings rather than only discussing it in a clinic.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns like attachment and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, conversational style focused on spotting patterns and learning coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has 17 years of experience working with emotional and relational issues in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.