- Bereavement experience
- Practical goal setting
- English French Italian
About Virginie
Virginie Sussest is a counsellor who draws on 11 years of clinical experience to support people through grief, life changes and ongoing emotional struggles. She combines practical conversation with a warm, respectful approach. Her work emphasises understanding each person’s story and finding steps that fit their life and goals.
She spent more than a decade working with Cuse Bereavement Care, where she supported people coping with loss. That background informs her calm approach to grief and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties in everyday terms rather than clinical jargon.
Virginie adapts the way she works to each person. She listens first and then offers ways to think and act differently when needed. Sometimes that means gently exploring past experiences. Other times it means setting practical goals and simple exercises between meetings.
Her methods include attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused planning. She draws on these to help with issues such as trauma, parenting strain, burnout and addiction-related concerns. People who prefer French or Italian can speak with her in those languages as well as English.
Virginie aims to make the first steps straightforward. She encourages people to name one small change to try and builds from there. Her style is respectful, steady and aimed at helping people feel more able to manage tough moments.
She spent more than a decade working with Cuse Bereavement Care, where she supported people coping with loss. That background informs her calm approach to grief and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties in everyday terms rather than clinical jargon.
Virginie adapts the way she works to each person. She listens first and then offers ways to think and act differently when needed. Sometimes that means gently exploring past experiences. Other times it means setting practical goals and simple exercises between meetings.
Her methods include attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused planning. She draws on these to help with issues such as trauma, parenting strain, burnout and addiction-related concerns. People who prefer French or Italian can speak with her in those languages as well as English.
Virginie aims to make the first steps straightforward. She encourages people to name one small change to try and builds from there. Her style is respectful, steady and aimed at helping people feel more able to manage tough moments.
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 approach adapts to online counselling
Virginie uses attachment-based and client-centred methods to build a trusting working relationship. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape patterns today and can help with grief, intimacy concerns and tough family dynamics. Client-centred counselling emphasises being heard; the counsellor follows the person’s lead and reflects what matters most to them.She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavioural changes. CBT-style tools are often practical and suit problems like anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Together, these approaches give space to tell your story and try simple, goal-focused steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Virginie will talk with each person about their needs and preferences and agree on a way of working together. That discussion is collaborative and may change as things progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy week, reduces travel time and makes it easier to attend short check-ins. It can also allow sessions in English, French or Italian if needed, matching language to what feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Virginie commonly address?
She works with grief and end-of-life concerns and also helps with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is listening-led and practical. She blends client-centred listening with goal-focused techniques to help people move forward.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has 11 years of professional experience and spent over ten years working with Cuse Bereavement Care supporting people through loss.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
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.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.