- Bereavement support
- Relationship concerns
- Stress and anxiety
About Virginie
Virginie Sussest is a BACP counsellor with 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are coping with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Virginie spent over a decade working with Cuse Bereavement Care supporting people through grief and loss. That experience shaped how she listens and responds to emotional pain. She uses that background to help clients facing life changes, bereavement, or long‑running stressors.
Her work draws on attachment‑based and client‑centred ways of working that value the person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try small changes. Solution‑focused techniques are used when clients want practical steps and short‑term goals.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. Virginie aims to create a straightforward plan that reflects each person’s goals and pace. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping people build skills for daily life.
She speaks English, French and Italian and practises in the United Kingdom. People interested in starting therapy are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Virginie spent over a decade working with Cuse Bereavement Care supporting people through grief and loss. That experience shaped how she listens and responds to emotional pain. She uses that background to help clients facing life changes, bereavement, or long‑running stressors.
Her work draws on attachment‑based and client‑centred ways of working that value the person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try small changes. Solution‑focused techniques are used when clients want practical steps and short‑term goals.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. Virginie aims to create a straightforward plan that reflects each person’s goals and pace. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion while helping people build skills for daily life.
She speaks English, French and Italian and practises in the United Kingdom. People interested in starting therapy are asked to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
How her approaches work for online therapy
Virginie combines attachment‑based work with client‑centred and cognitive behavioural methods. Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of relating. Client‑centred work focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions and feel heard. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small practical changes to improve mood and daily routines.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Virginie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then she will adapt the mix of approaches to suit each person. That means therapy can shift if priorities change or different challenges appear.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel and allowing sessions around work or caring commitments. It can also let people choose shorter check‑ins or discussion‑focused sessions when time or bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals like Virginie often use these practical arrangements to help therapy fit everyday schedules.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Virginie works with common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems, as well as areas like addiction, ADHD and parenting challenges.
What is her style of therapy?
She uses a blend of attachment‑based and client‑centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, plus solution‑focused steps when practical goals are needed.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of professional experience, including more than 10 years working with Cuse Bereavement Care supporting people through loss.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.