Virginie Sussest , BACP

Virginie Sussest works from an approach that centres the therapeutic relationship and practical problem solving. She combines client-centred listening with attachment-informed thinking and methods from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work. She aims to create clear steps clients can use between sessions to manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain.

Virginie has 11 years of professional experience in the UK mental health sector. Much of her work included supporting people through grief and loss during a decade-long role with Cuse Bereavement Care. That experience shaped her way of pacing conversations and attending to practical needs as well as emotions.

Sessions focus on what matters day to day. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and build coping strategies for sleep, eating, anger and addictive behaviours. Conversations also cover identity, belonging and intimacy when these affect wellbeing.

Her style is respectful and straightforward. She adapts timing and techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. She speaks English, French and Italian and can explain therapeutic ideas plainly for people who prefer a direct approach.

People often seek her help for life transitions, caregiver stress, ageing and geriatric issues, and career or parenting pressures. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early patterns of relating shape current connections; online sessions use this to look at how you form and keep close bonds and to try new ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts your experience at the heart of the session, with the counsellor following your pace and reflecting what matters most to you. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small changes that reduce distress over days and weeks.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and day-to-day needs and together you will decide which methods to try first. That choice can change as you progress; the process is collaborative and reviewed regularly.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can save travel time, make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when juggling caregiving and work commitments.