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Vanessa Teixeira, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Vanessa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Vanessa. View 43 reviews
Speaks English and Portuguese
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I can't say enough about Vanessa, she is just amazing. When starting my therapy journey I felt lost and confused but Vanessa reassured me from the start that she would be by my side to help me navigate the hard times. She has been a safe space during bad days. I feel listened to and not judged. She's a warm kind person who's passion is to help people. Vanessa is very knowledgeable and almost magic in how she's able to help me when I dont even know how to help myself. I am very grateful to have met Vanessa and I look forward to the rest of our journey together x

Reviewed December 2024

Even when I think it is going nowhere, she always has a plan and is many steps ahead. Surprising me every time. Did not think I would be doing therapy for this long, and yet here we are. Grateful for my therapist she’s awesome.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Vanessa

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

I am licensed in the UK with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS22-02835 · Expires July 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Vanessa Teixeira

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

43 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Amazing Understanding Great Helping Supportive Helped Empathetic Wonderful Grateful

I can't say enough about Vanessa, she is just amazing. When starting my therapy journey I felt lost and confused but Vanessa reassured me from the start that she would be by my side to help me navigate the hard times. She has been a safe space during bad days. I feel listened to and not judged. She's a warm kind person who's passion is to help people. Vanessa is very knowledgeable and almost magic in how she's able to help me when I dont even know how to help myself. I am very grateful to have met Vanessa and I look forward to the rest of our journey together x

Reviewed December 2024

Even when I think it is going nowhere, she always has a plan and is many steps ahead. Surprising me every time. Did not think I would be doing therapy for this long, and yet here we are. Grateful for my therapist she’s awesome.

Reviewed November 2024

Vanessa has been an excellent therapist. Helping me through some difficult times of my life and helping me reflect on my behaviours and feelings that stunt my personal growth. It has been a life changing experience to feel very seen and understood and then given practical approaches to follow in order to feel better in myself permanently. I would always recommend Vanessa

Reviewed September 2024

Vanessa has been extremely patient with me. She has been very understanding and supportive and does a wonderful job guiding me working through my thoughts and feelings. I am fortunate to have been connected with her.

Reviewed July 2024

Wonderful therapist, beautiful human and very intelligent. Therapy aside, Vanessa is a pleasure to speak with.

Reviewed July 2024

Highly recommend Vanessa. She is compassionate, accommodating, knowledgeable & has warm, cheerful personality. Her counseling skills are top-notch surpassed only by her extensive repertoire of therapeutic tools that were instrumental in my mental health healing journey.

Reviewed April 2024

Vanessa Is slowly fixing me up, things that I didn't think it was possible to fix she, is helping me to fix.

Reviewed April 2024

Very helpful and a great listener. Really knowledgeable

Reviewed March 2024

Have found Vanessa very helpful and supportive regarding my problems and how to move forward in a positive and optimistic way towards making positive changes

Reviewed March 2024

Vanessa is a wonderful therapist and is so patient and empathetic. She really listens to what I have to say and is a amazing guide on my journey of healing

Reviewed February 2024

I was not confident that I would be matched with the “right” therapist right away but I knew after my first session with Vanessa that she was a great fit for me. She is so kind, understanding, smart, and I immediately felt comfortable opening up to her. I always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed January 2024

People always talk about finding a match for a therapist. Vanessa is my match! And I would not cheat on her

Reviewed December 2023

Incredibly empathetic, always clocks on to my facial expressions or body language changes and accommodates that. Very supportive, unbelievably smart in a lot of areas that are necessary for therapy, highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2023

It’s hard to write a review for someone who has such an uplifting and positive impact on your live and mental well-being. She cares, she’s authentic, she’s real, and her methods work. I couldn’t recommend Vanessa more. I’m forever grateful to her!

Reviewed November 2023

Vanessa is an amazing therapist with a wide range of skills and techniques. I feel heard and understood every time we have a session.

Reviewed November 2023

A consummate professional with a personable touch. Vanessa has changed my life and I will be forever grateful to her and BetterHelp

Reviewed November 2023

Vanessa is incredibly kind and compassionate. She has excellent listening skills and her therapeutic approach has given me the tools to significantly improve my quality of life. She has encouraged me to make my goals a reality and I am very greatful for that.

Reviewed November 2023

Betterhelp is really on of the best decisions if not the best decison I have made Investing in yourself and in your well being can only go right. I am so gratefull to have such an amazing therapist like Vanessa. Vanessa is empathetic therapist, I love how authentic and guiding she is and how she just creates a space where you feel safe to open up without judgment I think thats very important going on such a vulnerable journey When I came to betterhelp I was so burnt out and felt so drained and just fed up but it´s only been a few weeks and I must say I feel a lot calmer and much more energetic and I am excited to see where this jounrey will take me

Reviewed November 2023

She's patient and understanding. She listens and really breaks things down so you are able to understand. She's lovely.

Reviewed November 2023

Vanessa has consistently been supporting, friendly, understanding, and empathetic in our sessions together. I always look forward to meeting with her and she has helped me so much already.

Reviewed September 2023

I am very happy with the Therapist given to me. I feel that Vanessa understands me in a deep level, in the spam of 3 weeks I have been able to let go of my nervous vocal ticks which has been a great problem of mine for a while now. I am looking forward to working with her for a long time.

Reviewed August 2023

Excellent therapist. Consumers professional. Very responsive with adaptable tools. Very deep listening.

Reviewed July 2023

Vanessa is the best, she listens to me and also always knows by herself what is going on with me even if i didnt notice yet. She is amazing and I really appreciate her, professionally and personally.

Reviewed June 2023

My therapist Vanessa.T had been absolutely wonderful and helped me work through some relationship breakup issues I was struggling with but overall self belief and confidence work. She's been amazing and I will miss my sessions with her.

Reviewed June 2023

I have been going to therapy since I was 16y/o. I am 31y/o now and for the first time, I feel I have found a therapist who actually allows the patients to process uncomfortable emotions and creates space where you feel comfortable and supported to open up. Instead forcing you to move forward without reflection. Vanessa understands the importance of investigating the cause, identifying, reflecting and allowing blocked emotions to be expressed. So thankful I finally found someone who understands and can help guide me. You are a gem.

Reviewed May 2023

Vanessa has been and continues to be an amazing support to me. Her wise & gentle words and ways are helping me immensely. Building more self confidence and looking forward to developing my secure future. Vanessa's amazing. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2023

Vanessa has been hands-on. She radiates a type of warmth that will really make you feel safe even during your most vulnerable sessions. I’m so glad I was matched with her.

Reviewed May 2023

Vanessa has been with me from the very beginning since I joined BetterHelp. She has been so supportive and insightful with what she has to offer as a professional. Taking the first step into therapy was daunting for me and she’s made me feel so uplifted after each session as we unpacked my feelings, thought processes and patterns.

Reviewed March 2023

Vanessa is a wonderful woman who has genuinely helped me through things I thought couldn’t be helped. She’s extremely patient, a good listener, and very considerate. Anyone that is shy or struggles with opening up will have a good time with her.

Reviewed March 2023

I turned to Better Help for support after experiencing an episode of panic attacks and anxiety triggered by Covid19. I was paired up with Vanessa who turned out to be a very skilled and supportive therapist. Vanessa is a great listener, she always pays attention to what I am telling her and reacts in a very sensitive and reassuring way. She was always on time for sessions and was very flexible about the topic - I could choose what I wanted to bring to session or she would propose interesting and stimulating exercises to do in order to improve my well-being. I highly recommend Vanessa to anyone seeking help and support or just trying to enhance their well-being and mental health.

Reviewed March 2023

I would recommend Vanessa to any of my family/friends - she made me feel heard and valued from the start. Vanessa gave me effective practical tools to deal with the everyday challenges. She also made me feel safe, even via video, to talk about my trauma and my fears without judgement or being patronised - she gave me help that felt tailored to me and my philosophies. Straight talking and full of understanding, thank you!

Reviewed March 2023

Vanessa has been very supportive with me and has offered advice and recommendations that have really helped me

Reviewed February 2023

Vanessa is extremely caring, a wonderful listener and provides great advice. I always leave the session feeling better and have a different perspective on things.

Reviewed February 2023

Vanessa is an expert, very professional and empathetic. I have full confidence in her ability. Vanessa is making a very positive impact in my life and I am very grateful

Reviewed February 2023

Vanessa is not just a therapist but a confidante and a friend. She allows you to be introspective and challenge your views and thoughts in innovative and even creative ways. She’s helped me learn things about myself that I didn’t even knew I had within me ultimately allowing me to live a more self-conscious and fulfilled life overall. Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2023

Vanessa has been amazing from day one. She clearly thrives in this role, helping people to overcome large childhood traumas and understanding themselves as a result of these longterm traumas. I've discovered a lot about myself in the past six months we've been working together and it's changed my life and relationship with myself immeasurably.

Reviewed April 2023

I have been seeing Vanessa for just over 5 months now. She has been amazing and I'm so glad I chose her to help me through my recovery. She is an excellant therapist. I always leave feeling hopeful after each session even if it's been a hard one. I've tried a few therapists and Vanessa is the best one I've had by far. She's empathetic, knowledgeable and supportive. Vanessa is kind and understanding but will push you when you need it. She understands that one approach doesn't work for everyone and is willing to adapt her methods to what you need at that time. I would highly recommend working with her for help with trauma, depression and anxiety disorders.

Reviewed April 2023

Vanessa is great. She's been very understanding in helping me with breaking the news to my family that I'm transitioning. I was worried that a therapist I couldn't choose beforehand might not be trans positive, but Vanessa has been endlessly supportive. Even when I didn't really know what to talk about, she helped me ask myself some questions. Talking to Vanessa is kind of like giving myself permission to open doors I didn't want to look at and peek behind them.

Reviewed January 2023

I am so happy and relieved to have Vanessa helping me on this journey to recovery. I felt right away that she had the expertise to help me sort through complex trauma issues. She is so kind, compassionate and insightful. It is very hard for me to trust but I absolutely have trust in her. I now believe for the first time in my life that I can overcome my trauma with her help. I would highly recommend Vanessa as a therapist to anyone dealing with depression, anxiety and childhood trauma.

Reviewed December 2022

Honestly, I am so happy I have Vanessa on my journey, she is helping me in so many ways! Thank you Vanessa <3

Reviewed December 2022

Vanessa has immediately understood what I needed from therapy and understood how to approach me with it. I have been surprised how quickly I have been able to become comfortable and make progress and understand things about myself through the sessions with her. I am very glad to be continuing work with her

Reviewed December 2022

Vanessa is so kind and caring, and definitely person-centred! I appreciate my time with her and her understanding of my situation without pathologising me. I'd recommend Vanessa to anyone!

Reviewed December 2022

She’s been able to understand us and our needs immediately. Given us great insight and great tasks to complete

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vanessa Teixeira offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Vanessa Teixeira works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Vanessa Teixeira speak?

Vanessa Teixeira speaks English and Portuguese.

How many years of experience does Vanessa Teixeira have?

Vanessa Teixeira has 5 years of experience.

Where is Vanessa Teixeira licensed to practice?

Vanessa Teixeira is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Vanessa Teixeira accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Vanessa Teixeira accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Vanessa Teixeira offer?

Vanessa Teixeira offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Vanessa Teixeira?

Vanessa Teixeira can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Vanessa Teixeira?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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