Virginia Fick, HCPC

Virginia Fick is a counsellor and counselling psychologist registered with the HCPC. She offers straightforward help for relationship worries, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and low self-esteem. She speaks English and works from a clinical perspective shaped by her training and recent work in the UK.

She completed graduate study in the United States, holding an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology, then moved to the United Kingdom and joined NHS services in 2022. Before that she worked across nonprofit, independent and community mental health settings. That range has given her experience with people facing a variety of emotional and relational challenges.

In sessions she treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life. She aims to build on strengths and practical skills rather than focusing only on problems. Conversations tend to be collaborative and paced to what each person needs in the room.

Techniques she commonly draws on include client-centred methods, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills and trauma-focused approaches. These are used to address issues such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, post-traumatic stress and questions about sexuality.

Taking the first step can feel difficult, and she acknowledges that. To begin, prospective clients follow the Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Costs vary by location and are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding a person’s perspective and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they work through relationship and self-worth concerns.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, emphasises skills for coping with intense emotions and improving communication. This approach can help with relationship patterns, emotional regulation and reducing reactive behaviours.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses past harm by helping a person process distressing memories and their effects on daily life. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and choose or adapt methods together. That collaborative process helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Many people find online options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer in-person contact; the therapist will discuss what suits your routine and communication style during the initial steps.