- Relationship support
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical skills
About Virginia
Virginia Fick is a counselling psychologist registered with the HCPC. She helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and low self-esteem. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at making it easier to talk about difficult things.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s needs and experience. That means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, which teaches practical skills for managing emotions, and Trauma-Focused Therapy for people processing past harm.
Virginia trained in the United States, earning an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology, and then moved to the UK to work in the NHS in 2022. She has worked across non-profit, private practice and community clinic settings. That variety informs a pragmatic style that suits different life situations.
In sessions she encourages people to notice their strengths and to build small, useful changes. Conversations are paced to match what each person can handle. She aims to make the first steps less daunting and to help people find clearer ways forward.
If you want to explore relationship stress, recover from trauma, or grow confidence, she supports people in taking that next step and deciding together what comes next.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist listening, reflecting and supporting choices. It is useful for people who want a space to make sense of feelings and decide what matters most to them.Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, teaches clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It often includes short, practical exercises that can be practised between sessions to help with mood swings and relationship stress.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process past harm in a paced way. The work aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and build coping strategies for triggers and flashbacks.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what feels doable, then try approaches that fit. Sessions can be adapted over time as needs change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or follow-up sessions around other commitments. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available in this therapist’s practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Virginia work with?
She helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, communication, post-traumatic stress and sexuality.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and practical. She listens closely, follows the client’s priorities and introduces skills and strategies when they are helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She trained in the United States with an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology, and has three years of experience across non-profit, private and community clinic settings.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is registered with the HCPC and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.