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Virginia Bowley, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 24+ years in practice

Virginia Bowley has practised as a counsellor since 2001 and brings 24 years of experience to her work.

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About Virginia

Virginia Bowley has practised as a counsellor since 2001 and brings 24 years of experience to her work. She trained and practised as a nurse and spent many years as a rehabilitation case manager supporting people who had sustained catastrophic injuries. She is an Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

Her background includes six years with Cruse bereavement care, time in independent practice and work within a further education college.

Background and approach

This mix of settings means she is used to both short and longer term support. She also has specific training in providing counselling online. In sessions she aims to make things straightforward and practical.

She listens to what matters most and helps people identify steps they can try between sessions. Where helpful she draws on client-centred ways of working to keep the focus on the person, and on cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Virginia helps with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and depression.

She also supports people coping with relationship difficulties, life changes, addiction issues, anger and challenges with self-esteem. Additional areas she works with include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life matters. She undertakes monthly supervision and follows the BACP code of ethics in her practice.

Outside work she enjoys swimming, walking, cycling and reading.

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BACP 22200 November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Online support

Virginia uses client-centred therapy in sessions, which means she focuses on listening closely and helping the person lead the pace and topics of their work. This approach is useful for people who need a supportive, non-judgemental space to make sense of feelings and choices.

She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to help identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and typically involves setting small, practical tasks to try between sessions.

Finding the best approach is part of the process and she works collaboratively to decide what will help. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before, then tailor the mix of approaches to each person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet without a commute. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a good low-bandwidth option; live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit counselling around work, family commitments and different time zones, while still allowing regular, structured sessions with a registered or accredited professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression plus relationship difficulties and life changes. Other areas include addictions, anger, self-esteem and career concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She uses client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people try small practical changes.

What is her background and experience?

She trained as a nurse and spent many years as a rehabilitation case manager for people with catastrophic injuries. She has been working as a counsellor since 2001.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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