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Virginia Messina, NCPS

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

Works with Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

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Virginia Messina offers straightforward support for adults facing relationship pain, trauma, grief and stress. She introduces herself plainly so people know what to expect before they book. Sessions aim to help clients understand patterns, reconnect with what feels authentic, and build practical ways to cope.

She trained at the University of Central Lancashire and holds an NCPS credential. Over three years she has worked in a domestic violence centre supporting people affected by relational trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

That practical experience informs how she responds to issues like domestic violence, codependency and post-traumatic stress. Her style is present and engaged. She prefers a person-centred way of working combined with mindfulness and narrative ideas.

That means conversations focus first on the person in front of her, paying attention to what feels true and noticing patterns in thought and behaviour. Virginia is direct and non-judgemental. She can be gently provocative when it helps and is comfortable using humour and mild swearing to keep things real.

Creativity is welcomed - art, poetry or music are options to access feelings when words fall short. Therapy with her is a collaborative process. She avoids quick fixes and won’t offer to ‘fix’ someone.

Instead she helps clients take shared responsibility for change and to practise new ways of relating to themselves and others. Italian speakers should note she prefers the formal Lei when working in Italian. Sessions are offered in English and Italian within the United Kingdom.

How her approaches work online

Virginia combines person-centred listening with mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas to help clients understand what matters to them and to practice new ways of coping. Client-Centred Therapy means she follows the client's lead, paying attention to feelings and experiences to build trust and clarity. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the impact of past harm and supports safer ways to process memories and responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with clients and decide together what feels most useful for their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can change over time as needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can suit people who prefer not to be on camera or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text are available for shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or when writing helps to organise thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and life commitments while still receiving regular support from registered or accredited professionals.

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Virginia works with adults on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety and stress, plus intimacy-related concerns and family conflict.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is direct and non-judgemental, grounded in person-centred work with mindfulness and narrative influences to help clients notice patterns and change them.

What relevant experience does she bring?

She has three years of clinical experience and has worked in a domestic violence centre supporting people who have faced relational trauma and abuse.

What qualifications and location are on record?

She holds a Foundation Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire and the NCPS credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian; when using Italian she prefers the formal Lei for therapeutic work.

What session formats are offered online?

Therapy can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English, Italian

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Virginia Messina, NCPS

Background and approach

How her approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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