Rita Da Silva , BACP

Rita Da Silva is a UK-based therapist with 17 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, loss, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She offers a compassionate and respectful style of support that is tailored to each person’s individual circumstances and goals.

Her work centers on creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard and encouraged to develop new strengths and insights. Rita emphasizes collaboration, helping people take practical steps toward increased wellbeing while honouring the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Rita holds BACP accreditation, which is a professional credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that reflects recognised standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. She is committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Rita Da Silva uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and grief. One common strand of this work involves examining and reframing unhelpful thought patterns so clients can respond to challenges with greater clarity and control. Another strand emphasises practical behavioural strategies that encourage small, achievable steps toward improved mood and day-to-day functioning. These approaches are applied in a way that addresses emotional processing, coping with loss, and rebuilding self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rita works with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adapts techniques over time so the plan fits the individual’s needs.

Online therapy with Rita can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, which can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions and busy periods.