Counsellor profile
Rita Da Silva, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Depression support
About Rita
Counsellor and BACP member Rita Da Silva has 17 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She offers help for stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Rita speaks English and Portuguese and accepts international clients.
Rita listens to the problem a person brings and helps them make sense of it. She uses practical, evidence-based techniques aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day coping. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can change how someone thinks and reacts.
Rita also works on issues linked to relationships and identity. These include abandonment and attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and the fallout from divorce and separation. She addresses feelings such as guilt, shame, isolation, and problems with self-love and sexuality.
People who come to her for panic or social anxiety learn ways to manage sudden panic and lessen avoidance. For grief and loss the focus is on processing emotions and rebuilding routines that feel manageable. For longer-term low mood, sessions look at practical daily routines and small behavioural changes.
Rita asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. She works with each person to set clear, achievable goals and checks progress as therapy continues.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is cognitive-style work that looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour; this helps with anxiety, panic and low mood by teaching new ways to respond to stressful thoughts. Another approach is behavioural strategies that build small, manageable routines and gradual exposure to feared situations; these help with panic, social anxiety and low motivation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what matters most to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients take part in deciding which techniques suit their situation and pace.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around other commitments and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not need video when that helps someone take part. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which practical options they offer when you book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on current problems and coping strategies. Sessions aim for clear steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has 17 years of experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check any location details that matter to you before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm fees for your situation before you book.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.