Therapist
Virginie Sussest
BACP
Empathic counsellor blending practical therapy
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About Virginie
Virginie Sussest is a counsellor who works from a person-focused stance. She brings 11 years of experience and a warm, respectful approach to sessions. Virginie speaks English, French and Italian and meets people where they are in their lives.
She has spent more than a decade supporting people with grief and loss through her work with a bereavement service. That background informs how she listens to difficult feelings and helps people name what matters most to them. She also works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
Virginie uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how past relationships shape present patterns. She uses client-centred listening to make space for each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are available to work on thoughts and behaviours that cause distress.
Sessions are collaborative. Virginie tailors conversations and any plan to the individual. She aims to support people as they take steps towards change, whether that means managing symptoms, repairing relationships, or coping with life transitions.
Her style is calm and compassionate but practical. She can help with issues such as addiction-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, self-esteem and career matters. People who need support with ageing, chronic illness, adoption and attachment difficulties will also find relevant experience in her background.
To begin, clients follow the site sign-up and matching process and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule. Virginie frames therapy as a partnership to help people feel more able to handle life’s challenges.
She has spent more than a decade supporting people with grief and loss through her work with a bereavement service. That background informs how she listens to difficult feelings and helps people name what matters most to them. She also works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.
Virginie uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how past relationships shape present patterns. She uses client-centred listening to make space for each person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are available to work on thoughts and behaviours that cause distress.
Sessions are collaborative. Virginie tailors conversations and any plan to the individual. She aims to support people as they take steps towards change, whether that means managing symptoms, repairing relationships, or coping with life transitions.
Her style is calm and compassionate but practical. She can help with issues such as addiction-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, self-esteem and career matters. People who need support with ageing, chronic illness, adoption and attachment difficulties will also find relevant experience in her background.
To begin, clients follow the site sign-up and matching process and then arrange sessions to suit their schedule. Virginie frames therapy as a partnership to help people feel more able to handle life’s challenges.
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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
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
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How different approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice recurring ways they relate, and then try different responses to build safer connections in daily life.Client-centred therapy prioritises the person in the room. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace so people feel heard and can explore what matters to them.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and reduce anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Virginie will discuss options with each person and agree a way forward based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans can change as progress is made.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and make regular meetings simpler to keep. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as those options are set by the practitioner and may vary.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Virginie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also works with grief, trauma, addictions and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is responsive and person-centred, combining gentle listening with practical tools to address patterns and symptoms.
What is her professional background?
Virginie has 11 years of professional experience, including over a decade working with a bereavement service to support people through grief and loss.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions can be conducted in English, French and Italian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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