Rita Da Silva
Experienced counsellor offering tailored emotional support
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About Rita
Rita Da Silva is a counsellor who brings 17 years of experience to sessions. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, anger and depression. Rita aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can be heard and begin to make change.
Rita uses an approach that is tailored to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all method. In a session she listens, asks practical questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on small, manageable steps that fit into day-to-day life. Her background includes nearly two decades of direct therapeutic work in the United Kingdom. Rita holds BACP which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
That experience guides how she supports people through loss, separation and major life transitions. Rita also pays attention to relationship issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns. She supports people dealing with communication problems, control issues and the emotional strain of caregiving.
Clients sometimes bring body image, sexuality or social anxiety concerns and she addresses those alongside broader mental health needs. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and Rita is open to working with people beyond the UK. If you are thinking about starting therapy she will help you take the first steps and find an approach that fits your needs.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 17
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 26131
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Rita's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Rita works with
Everything Rita lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Rita works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rita will collaborate with each person to identify goals, test what helps and adjust methods over time. The process is conversational and practical, so people can see whether a way of working fits their life and needs.
For practicalities, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also help when quieter surroundings or not being on camera make a session easier. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work that mirrors face-to-face therapy in focus and structure, and Rita will help decide how to adapt sessions to suit your routine.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Rita help with?
Rita helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with related issues like panic attacks, body image, guilt and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and respectful. Sessions focus on listening, practical questions and small steps to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with people in therapeutic settings in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP which reflects registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session options and any regional details when you arrange an appointment.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the matched arrangement.
How do I begin working with Rita?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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