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Virginia Fick, HCPC

Credentials: HCPC
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Self esteem

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Virginia Fick is a counsellor and HCPC-registered professional who helps people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and low self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel safer and more confident in their relationships. Virginia speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.

She uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. She believes people know their own story and brings curiosity to help them connect strengths with change.

Background and approach

Conversations are paced to each person, with attention to emotions and what feels doable between meetings. Virginia trained in the United States with an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology, and she moved to the UK to work in the NHS in 2022.

She has worked in nonprofit settings, independent practice, and community mental health clinics, gaining a range of hands-on experience over three years. Her work often addresses attachment difficulties and communication problems alongside trauma-related concerns. She draws on techniques from client-centred therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma-focused therapy to shape sessions that fit each person’s needs.

The emphasis is on clear tools, better emotional understanding, and small changes that make a difference. Starting therapy with Virginia involves a short matching process and scheduling that suits the client. She aims to make the first steps simple and supportive so people can focus on what they want to change.

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgement. Online sessions using this approach let people speak at their own pace while the therapist reflects feelings and priorities to help clarify goals.

Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. In an online setting these skills can be practised between sessions with coaching in phone, message, or video formats to support real-life use.

Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences through careful, paced work that builds safety and coping strategies. Online sessions allow the therapist to tailor pacing and check-ins, using different formats for slower processing or brief stabilisation work as needed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before, and then shape a plan that fits the person. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want ongoing brief contact, or need to fit support around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy fit day-to-day life without extra travel.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, post-traumatic stress, and sexuality.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is person-centred and practical, with curiosity about each person’s story. Sessions aim to build understanding and small, doable changes between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She holds an MA in Counselling - Clinical Mental Health and an MS in Psychology from the United States and has three years of clinical experience in a range of settings.

Where does she practise and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the HCPC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do costs and subscriptions work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Experience: 3 years
Registered with: HCPC
Languages: English

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Virginia Fick, HCPC

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches translate online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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