Virginia Fick

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self esteem work

About Virginia

Virginia Fick works on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and self-esteem using a collaborative, person-focused way of working. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and has three years of experience.

She trained in the United States, completing an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology, and moved to the United Kingdom in 2022 to work as a therapist in the NHS. Since then she has worked in a range of settings, including a nonprofit organisation, private practice and a community mental health clinic.

Her approach centres on listening to each person’s story and building on their strengths. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters to the client and Trauma-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques when helpful. Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented.

In practice she helps people talk through attachment concerns, communication problems and issues around sexuality and intimacy. She also supports people coping with post-traumatic stress and the after-effects of abuse. Her work includes practical strategies to manage difficult emotions and to improve day-to-day relationships.

To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled. The service uses a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and feelings, with the counsellor reflecting and listening to support clearer thinking and decision making. This approach helps when someone wants to understand their relationships or personal values.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, includes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for people who need tools for emotional regulation and steadier interactions with others.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the impacts of traumatic events and on ways to reduce their continuing effects. It aims to help people process difficult experiences and reduce distress linked to past abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what seems most helpful, and then adapt the work as needs change. This helps find the best fit over the first few sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into busy schedules, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins or offering a quieter environment. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to focus on practical skills, reflection and trauma processing without changing the core therapeutic methods.

Topics Virginia lists

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Post-traumatic stress
• Sexuality

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Virginia

Does she work with relationship problems?

Yes. She helps people with relationship difficulties and communication problems.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques and Trauma-Focused Therapy approaches in her practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working in mental health settings.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.