Dr Eve da Silva

BA (Hons) Combined Honours in Arts: Psychology, English and Government and International Affairs), Durham University; MSc War and Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, (IOPPN) King’s College London; Post Graduate Diploma Child and Young People Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, IOPPN, King’s College London; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, IOPPN, King’s College London; Zen Yoga Teacher, Zenways

Individualised formulation based integrative psychotherapy, compassion focussed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and trauma focussed therapy

Adolescents, Adults, Couples

Finchley Central, Online

English

I am Eve Meredith da Silva, a clinical psychologist. 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 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 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