Eve Da Silva

Hi! I’m Eve and I’m a Trainee Clinical Psychologist.

I am Eve Meredith da Silva, a trainee clinical psychologist, due to complete my training and start practicing in October 2024. I have a deep-seated belief in the uniqueness of every individual and the necessity for personalized therapeutic approaches.

My practice is grounded in the principles of compassion. I have a keen awareness that therapy can be a powerful way to change longstanding patterns that might get in the way of thriving and living a full life. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from King’s College London, complemented by training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which is accreditable by the BABCP, also from King’s College London.

My educational journey began with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, English, Government, and International Affairs, at Durham University. This was further developed through a Master of Science degree in War and Psychiatry, at King’s College London, which equipped me with specific knowledge of severe trauma.

My professional experience spans a range of specialised settings, from working with children, adolescents, adults, veterans and older adults. My approach in therapy depends on who I am working with, and I aim to create conversations to help you express what your needs are.

When we first meet, we will aim to get to know each other a little better to establish whether working with me feels like a good fit for you. I am committed to the continuous practice of developing cultural competence. This means that when you meet me, I will be interested in your background, and be open to honest conversations that help us build a safe, trusting relationship.

My aim is to create an environment that allows you to share freely. I will explore with you in this session the information that seems most pertinent to the key changes you would hope to make in therapy.

I aim to create a supportive, confidential space for you to help you to articulate difficulties you may find hard to discuss and explore emotions that may usually feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate. I do this by checking in with you on how you are and by helping you notice the physical sensations that link to feelings of distress. Together we will establish the most helpful evidence-based techniques to support you to feel more steady, self-aware and psychologically resilient.

I am experienced in working with war trauma, sexual trauma, and sexual difficulties such as vaginismus, erectile difficulties, compulsive pornography use and difficulties with desire. I have also supported clients toward recovery from Addiction, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (including taboo themes), Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, stress and burnout.

I have embraced a variety of therapeutic modalities to better address the individual needs of my clients. These include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), E/RP (exposure with response prevention) for OCD, psychodynamic psychotherapy and compassion-focused therapy.

I enjoy a variety of activities that nourish my mind and body. I love reading fiction, painting, and engaging in creative arts, which inspire my imagination and bring me joy. Nature is a constant source of peace and inspiration for me. I am a Zen yoga teacher, and I love swimming.

I am a compassion researcher, having completed my Doctoral thesis on a bespoke compassion focussed self-help intervention for people who criticise themselves due to an online sexual experience.

Williamson, V., Stevelink, S.A.M., Da Silva, E. et al. A systematic review of wellbeing in children: a comparison of military and civilian families. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 12, 46 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-018-0252-1