- Attachment-informed
- Client-centred
- CBT tools
About Virginie
Virginie Sussest offers a sensitive, person-centred way of working. She uses practical conversation and reflection to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression and relationship strains. Her approach aims to make the room feel manageable and focused on what matters to each person.
She brings 11 years of experience in the United Kingdom. Much of her work included supporting people through grief and loss at Cuse Bereavement Care for over ten years. That background informs how she listens around bereavement, chronic illness and long-term change.
Virginie draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to help people understand patterns in relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioural tools to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper themes when useful. Sessions are tailored to the person’s needs and goals rather than following a single set plan.
People come to her with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, work stress and self-esteem difficulties. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, carer stress, and coping with life transitions. She supports LGBT clients and those facing body image or identity questions.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She aims to help people identify small, practical steps alongside exploring the emotional stuff. Virginie encourages collaboration so the work reflects each person’s priorities and pace.
How her approach shapes online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current patterns. It helps people see why they feel stuck in certain ways and can be useful for intimacy, abandonment and attachment issues. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects back what is said and helps people find their own direction and solutions. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, uses practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences and what you find most useful. Over the first few sessions she will suggest ways of working and check in regularly so the approach fits what you need.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit around work and family life and useful for shorter weekly check-ins or focused problem-solving. It can reduce travel time and make scheduling more flexible, helping therapy become part of everyday routines rather than an extra burden.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Virginie often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression, along with relationship and family concerns. Other areas include grief, addictions, trauma, self-esteem and career difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She takes a respectful, person-centred approach and tailors sessions to what the person needs. Practical techniques and reflection are combined so conversations stay focused and useful.
What kind of background does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience and spent over ten years supporting people with grief and loss at Cuse Bereavement Care. That work shapes her approach to bereavement and long-term change.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions can be offered in English, French and Italian according to the information provided.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.