Rita Da Silva, BACP

Rita describes her work using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and building practical skills. One common element is short-term skills work to manage panic and intense anxiety, which teaches breathing, grounding and pacing strategies to use when distress spikes. Another frequent focus is in-depth emotional processing for grief, loss and wounds from attachment; this helps people understand patterns and try new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and challenges emerge. The relationship is used as a guide while practical tools are tried and refined together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, chat can suit short check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping regular contact with a therapist.