Virginie Sussest

Due to the current extraordinary public health situation regarding the ongoing pandemic Covid-19. I am reviewing my way of working to ensure we all stay safe in accordance to best practice guidelines.

Therefore, I have taken the decision to offer sessions via audio visual links such as FaceTime/WhatsApp/Skype/Zoom and/or via telephone Call.

I am constantly reviewing the government guidelines and once this will be possible I will return to face to face sessions in my consulting room.

This is an unprecedented time, the coronavirus pandemic may affect us in all aspect of our life. Lock down, Isolation, the increases of death rate, the lost of loved ones, health’s consequences, job loss, and uncertainty might cause stress, anxiety, depression and bereavement difficulties in many people’s. I do think that having the right support is now more important than ever.

Thankfully to media, technology and internet we have now the possibility to continue therapy so people can still have access to the help they need.

Taking the decision to reach out and finding the right counsellor is a very important step in a person's life. I am passionate about giving people the supportive space they need to restore their equilibrium and explore what is important to them

Are you feeling depressed, anxious and unworthy; suffering loss, bereavement, abuse, or just wanting to make sense of the world and know yourself better? Counselling can help. As a psychotherapist my main concern is to provide you with an environment where you fell feel safe and accepted. A place where you can speak freely and reflect without been judged regardless of who you are.

A safe place where you can grow and blossom - I will not offer advice, but will offer a response appropriate to the material you have shared, perhaps offering a new perspective.

“One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful. “ Sigmund Freud.

My approach is integrative.

What I like about integrative counselling is that it brings together different component of specific therapy, allowing me to be flexible and focus on the whole of an individual. By integrating different approaches I can adapt to meet individual needs and concerns. I have integrated some Humanistic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy into my practice.

Humanistic

I will use the core condition to create a warm therapeutic relationship, providing in turn a safe holding environment - Everyone should be let to tell their story.

“The degree to which I can create relationships, which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons, is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself.”

Carl R. Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist's View of Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Sometime our unconscious holds onto painful feelings and memories, which can be too difficult for the conscious mind to deal with. This approach can help can give you a better understanding of your issues and gain self-knowledge in addition to symptom relief.

“Tell me what you fear and I will tell you what has happened to you” Donald Woods Winnicott”.

​I value each person as a unique being who is just trying to do the best they can using the resources that they have as they respond to the world around them in the way they have learn to subsist. 

I enter every relationship with a deep sense of respect and compassion. I believe in the inherent potential growth in each of us.

As a psychotherapist my main concern is to provide you with an environment where you feel safe and accepted. A place where you can speak freely and reflect without judgement regardless of who you are. ​A Safe place where you can grow and blossom.

I offer flexible appointment times Monday to Friday, with daytime sessions from 9:00am to 3:00pm and evening appointments available Monday to Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

Feeling depressed, anxious, or lacking in self-worth? Experiencing loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, or simply wanting to make sense of the world and gain a deeper understanding of yourself? Counselling can help. As a psychotherapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and be heard. I will not give advice but will work alongside you to explore your experiences, helping you gain insight and discover new perspectives. Finding the right counsellor is an important step, and a trusting therapeutic relationship can support meaningful growth, healing, and change.

I offer a safe, warm, and supportive space where you can speak freely, reflect without judgement, and explore what is happening in your life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss, bereavement, relationship difficulties, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, counselling can provide an opportunity for reflection, growth, and change.

As a psychotherapist, I will not tell you what to do or offer direct advice. Instead, I will listen carefully and respond thoughtfully to what you bring, helping you explore your experiences, gain insight, and perhaps discover new perspectives. I believe that every person is unique and has their own way of responding to the world, shaped by their experiences and relationships.

My approach is integrative, drawing on Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and Transactional Analysis approaches. This allows me to remain flexible and tailor our work to your individual needs, focusing on you as a whole person rather than following one particular model.

The therapeutic relationship is central to my practice. I aim to create an environment where you feel accepted, respected, and understood, allowing you to explore difficult thoughts and feelings at your own pace. I believe in each person's capacity for growth and change when they are given the right conditions and support.

I now work predominantly online, offering sessions via Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, WhatsApp, or telephone. Online counselling can provide flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to access support from a place where you feel comfortable and safe.

If you feel ready to take the first step, I invite you to get in touch. We can discuss what has brought you to counselling and whether working together feels right for you.

As a psychotherapist, I provide a safe, supportive, and accepting space where you can speak freely and reflect without judgement. A place where you can feel heard, understood, and supported to grow and flourish. If you feel ready, I invite you to get in touch and take the first step.