- Grief and loss
- Life change support
- Mindfulness and narrative
About Virginia
Virginia Toole is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She supports people facing grief, major life changes, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. She also works with concerns around ADHD, compassion fatigue and LGBT matters.
Virginia uses a conversational, person-focused way of working. Sessions are straightforward and centred on what the client wants to address. She listens, helps people sort out overwhelming feelings, and looks for small practical steps to make daily life more manageable.
Her approach draws on methods such as client-centred work, mindfulness and narrative techniques. That means she often starts by helping people tell their story, notice thoughts and feelings in the moment, and identify where change could help. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when clients want concrete goals and clear next steps.
Many people come for short-term help around a single issue. Others choose longer work to process deeper losses or long-standing patterns. Virginia offers an open, steady presence in sessions and discusses pacing and goals together so people know what the work will involve.
She sees adults in the UK and can work with international clients in English. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and how sessions are scheduled.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a calm, paced space to talk through big life changes or overwhelm. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention exercises and breath-based awareness to reduce stress and to bring clarity when thoughts feel overloaded. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by rewriting the story they tell about their life, which can be useful for grief, identity questions and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process based on the client's goals, needs and preferences rather than one fixed method.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, early careers and busy schedules. It can allow shorter check-ins, evening appointments, and sessions without travel, which helps when balancing work, study or caring responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, depression, bipolar and related challenges.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centred, focusing on what the person wants to change and using practical steps alongside reflective work.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions can be offered to international clients and are provided in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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