- 17 years experience
- BACP registered
- English and Portuguese
About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to create a space where people feel heard. Rita encourages small, practical steps you can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.
Rita adapts her way of working to what each person needs. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways of thinking and acting. Conversations are straightforward and focused on real-life problems like relationship strain, caregiver stress, body image concerns and trouble sleeping.
She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment and attachment worries, communication difficulties, control problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. Rita helps people clarify values and life purpose, and she works with sexual concerns and social anxiety when these come up.
Rita is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and Portuguese and works with people both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Practical arrangements such as session cost and scheduling vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Taking the first step usually starts with the online matching and booking process. Rita aims to be collaborative, helping clients set realistic short-term goals and then checking progress as work continues.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Rita works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against real life, which can reduce anxiety and low mood over time. Another approach she commonly uses concentrates on identifying patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people change repeated reactions that cause pain.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rita will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is tracked, so methods can be adapted if something is not helping.
Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allowing work and wellbeing conversations to slot into lunch breaks or evenings. Because formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to continue therapy while travelling or when in different time zones, and it often reduces the time needed for travel so sessions can focus on practical tools and planning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Rita support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and respectful, with a practical focus on hearing you and trying small, manageable changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Rita has 17 years of experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges and emotional difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese to support speakers of either language.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.