- Warm and non-judgemental
- Short or long term
- Evenings and some Saturdays
About Virginia
Virginia Toole, BACP, supports people facing grief, anxiety, stress, addictions and problems with relationships and intimacy. She helps with coping through big life changes, parenting strain, career concerns, bipolar and depression, and challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her approach aims to make difficult feelings easier to talk about and to find practical next steps.
Virginia offers a calm, non-judgemental space and works alongside people with empathy and warmth. She provides both short-term and longer-term counselling and can arrange some evening and Saturday sessions by agreement. Sessions are intended to be a steady place to untangle intense emotions and to plan manageable changes.
Her style is client-centred, so conversations begin with what matters most to the person sitting across from her. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and settle strong feelings. Hypnotherapy and narrative approaches are available to support patterns of thought and memory that keep problems repeating.
Practical work is part of the process. That can mean setting small goals, trying different ways to cope between sessions, or exploring motivation when change feels hard. She aims to help people rebuild confidence, improve communication and regain a sense of direction.
Virginia has six years of experience and holds BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. She works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. For people travelling or living abroad she accepts international clients.
Virginia offers a calm, non-judgemental space and works alongside people with empathy and warmth. She provides both short-term and longer-term counselling and can arrange some evening and Saturday sessions by agreement. Sessions are intended to be a steady place to untangle intense emotions and to plan manageable changes.
Her style is client-centred, so conversations begin with what matters most to the person sitting across from her. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice and settle strong feelings. Hypnotherapy and narrative approaches are available to support patterns of thought and memory that keep problems repeating.
Practical work is part of the process. That can mean setting small goals, trying different ways to cope between sessions, or exploring motivation when change feels hard. She aims to help people rebuild confidence, improve communication and regain a sense of direction.
Virginia has six years of experience and holds BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential. She works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. For people travelling or living abroad she accepts international clients.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what the person most needs. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead to help them find their own solutions. This approach suits worries about relationships, grief and self-esteem.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed. It can help reduce rumination, manage anxiety and steady mood swings by building small habits of awareness.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. By separating a person from a problem, it helps to rewrite limiting beliefs and open new options for behaviour and identity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and gradually test what helps most, adapting methods to the person’s goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy days and cutting travel time, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. If you are abroad, international scheduling can be arranged; confirm the current session options before booking. The therapist will talk through timing and format so sessions fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she support?
She helps with grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, ADHD and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred and collaborative, using mindfulness, narrative techniques and hypnotherapy when helpful to address feelings and behaviour.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with a range of emotional and life-change issues.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She holds BACP registration, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone arrangements when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.