- Person-centred approach
- Sleep and rest focus
- Speaks three languages
About Virginie
Virginie Sussest is a BACP counsellor with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people managing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strains. She also supports those coping with grief and sleep-related difficulties. Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Her approach is person-centred and practical. She listens carefully and adapts conversations to each person's situation. When helpful, she uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different responses. She also draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas to look at recurring patterns in relationships.
Virginie spent over a decade working with Cuse Bereavement Care supporting people who had lost someone. That background shaped how she works with grief, loss and major life changes. It also informs her sensitivity to family dynamics and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she aims to make things straightforward. People can expect clear goals, short-term practical strategies and time to reflect on deeper themes. She tailors a plan with each person rather than applying the same steps to everyone.
She views therapy as a partnership. She encourages people to try changes between sessions and to feed back what helps. Booking starts with a short questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. The cost varies by location and is organised through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current reactions. It helps when someone notices repeated difficulties in close relationships or struggles with trust and closeness. Client-centred therapy centres the person's own experience and pace, offering a space to be heard and to make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped in the past, then try methods that suit the person. This is a collaborative exploration rather than a fixed prescription. Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and day-to-day life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and make it possible to see a counsellor who speaks English, French or Italian without changing location. Registered or accredited professionals help clients find practical ways to apply what they learn into everyday routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Virginie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Her work also covers grief, sleep concerns, addiction and a wide range of life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with practical steps and reflective conversation. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-focused thinking when they suit the person's goals.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of professional experience, including over ten years supporting people through bereavement with Cuse Bereavement Care.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.