Counsellor profile
Virginia Fick, HCPC
Counsellor for relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Virginia
Counsellor Virginia Fick is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has three years' experience and works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems and self-esteem concerns. She practised in the United States before moving to the United Kingdom in 2022 to work as a therapist within the NHS and other services.
Virginia trained in counselling and psychology in the US, holding an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology. She has worked in a range of settings including a nonprofit, a private practice and a community mental health clinic. That mix shapes how she approaches sessions today.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions centre on what the client brings. She listens to what matters to the individual and works from there. Practical coping skills and discussion of patterns are used alongside attention to past hurt.
Virginia uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a respectful working relationship. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for skills around emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Trauma-Focused Therapy methods are used when past trauma is a key concern.
She helps people talk through attachment and communication problems and the effects of post-traumatic stress. Conversations also cover sexuality and intimacy in realistic terms. Sessions aim to be clear, paced to the client, and focused on small, achievable steps.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful working relationship. It helps people speak about difficult feelings and make decisions that suit them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions, staying steady in crises and improving communication. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of past trauma and building ways to manage distress and reconnect with daily life.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The counsellor will discuss what the client hopes to change and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around everyday life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a quicker check-in during a lunch break. It can also mean shorter phone or video sessions when less time is available or when quieter surroundings are easier to arrange. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible appointments to suit work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Virginia works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and low self-esteem. She also focuses on attachment, communication, post-traumatic stress and sexuality.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses a person-focused style that starts with what the client brings. Sessions include talking, practical skills and attention to patterns from the past.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience. Her background includes work in nonprofit, private practice and community mental health settings.
Which professional register is she on and where does she practise?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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