Rita Da Silva , BACP

Rita Da Silva is a UK-credentialed therapist who has spent 17 years helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, loss, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She combines steady compassion with a respectful, individualized approach, meeting each person where they are and tailoring support to their unique situation.

Rita creates a supportive space where individuals can explore difficult emotions, build coping skills, and work toward clearer perspective and more balanced well-being. Her practice emphasizes listening and collaboration, guiding people to identify practical steps and personal insights that fit their circumstances.

Holding BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Rita brings professional standards and experience to her work. She understands that taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she offers steady companionship through that process. Rita aims to empower people to grow, regain confidence, and pursue a more fulfilling life at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Rita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical skills work with opportunities for deeper emotional exploration. Skills-focused work helps people learn coping strategies for stress, anxiety, panic, and mood challenges - practices for managing symptoms, improving daily functioning, and responding differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Exploratory work attends to themes such as grief, attachment, self-esteem, and relationship concerns - helping people understand patterns, process loss, and build healthier ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita works with each person to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time to ensure the work fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by providing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to access therapy around work, caregiving, or geography, and supports continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. For many people, this adaptability helps sustain consistent progress and keeps therapy approachable and manageable.