About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor with 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Rita aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients feel heard and able to take small steps forward.
Her way of working is warm and practical. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Then she helps set manageable goals and practises skills that can be used between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in everyday life rather than jargon.
Rita pays attention to how relationships and past experiences shape emotions. She also supports people dealing with attachment or abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among the areas she focuses on.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s pace. The aim is to reduce distress and build coping skills that fit daily routines. Rita also helps with issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese. Rita works with individual adults and accepts international clients. If someone is unsure where to start, she suggests a short initial conversation to agree goals and a plan.
How evidence-based methods translate to online counselling
Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. One common approach she relies on helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practise alternative ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce worry and improve mood. Another approach centres on building coping strategies and gradual exposure to feared situations, which can ease symptoms of panic and social anxiety.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Rita will work with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals, pace and preferences. She starts by listening to what is most distressing and then adapts strategies so they make sense in day-to-day life.
If you are considering online work, check which session formats are offered before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around work or family commitments, making it easier to attend from different locations, and offering shorter check-ins when that suits a busy schedule. Confirm current session options with the service when you arrange an initial appointment.
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 help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and also works on related concerns such as panic attacks, attachment issues and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and practical, focusing on listening first, setting manageable goals and practising skills that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Rita has 17 years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people living outside the UK may be able to work with her.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Rita?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.