Rita Da Silva, BACP

Rita draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and building practical skills. One approach helps people recognise unhelpful thinking and develop alternative ways of responding to stress and anxiety; it is useful for panic attacks, social anxiety and low mood. Another approach focuses on emotions and attachment patterns, helping people understand how past relationships shape current reactions and how to form healthier ways of relating. Both approaches combine short-term tools with longer work on underlying patterns and life goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will discuss options with each person and choose methods that match their goals, preferences and everyday life. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distances, phone sessions can be quicker and need less bandwidth, and messaging suits people who prefer writing or brief check-ins. These options aim to give flexibility, easier scheduling and the chance to keep continuity of care even when travel or routines change.