- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Grief and loss
About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 17 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, loss, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, relationship and attachment difficulties, and issues around body image and sexuality.
Rita offers straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be used between meetings. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding.
Her approach draws on well established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means using methods that have a track record for helping with anxiety, panic and low mood. Rita explains options plainly and works with each person to choose the most useful strategies for their situation.
She also pays attention to how past relationships and attachment experiences affect current feelings and behaviour. This helps when someone struggles with abandonment, trust, or getting close to others. Rita helps people notice those patterns and practice new ways of relating.
Sessions can include practical skills for managing panic, stress and anxious thoughts, alongside time to talk about painful memories and losses. She speaks English and Portuguese and can work with international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Rita draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help with anxiety and low mood. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practising different ways of thinking. These techniques are often used for panic, social anxiety and persistent worry.She also works with relational and attachment-informed ideas that look at how early experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. This type of work helps when someone struggles with abandonment, trust or repeating difficult relationship patterns. Both approaches are described plainly and linked to practical strategies you can use day to day.
Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Rita will discuss options, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust the plan as you go. She aims to help clients find practical tools alongside time to explore painful memories or life transitions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer sessions that focus on skills practice, managing panic and talking through difficult feelings in ways that fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside time for talking about feelings and past relationships. The focus is on simple steps you can try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
Rita has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
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; confirm practical arrangements when you book.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the pricing details that apply to your region.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.