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Virginia Bowley, BACP

Experienced BACP accredited counsellor and nurse
  • 24 years experience
  • BACP accredited
  • Online counselling trained

About Virginia Bowley

Virginia Bowley brings 24 years of counselling experience across a wide range of settings, supporting individuals, children, families and couples. She has worked in bereavement support with Cruse for six years, maintained a private practice and provided counselling within a college for further education. Virginia is an Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom, and has completed training in online counselling.

With a clinical background in nursing, Virginia spent 25 years as a rehabilitation case manager, working with clients who had sustained catastrophic injuries and were adjusting to significant and multiple losses. That experience informs her compassionate, practical approach to long-term recovery and life changes. She engages in monthly supervision and works in accordance with the BACP code of ethics to maintain professional standards.

Outside of her clinical work, Virginia enjoys swimming, walking, cycling and reading, activities she values for balance and wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Virginia Bowley have?

Virginia Bowley has 24 years of experience in counselling.

Is Virginia Bowley a registered therapist?

Yes. She is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and holds the BACP credential.

In which languages does Virginia Bowley provide therapy?

Virginia provides therapy in English.

Where is Virginia Bowley located?

Virginia Bowley is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Virginia Bowley as my therapist?

You can work with Virginia Bowley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Virginia Bowley work with international clients?

Yes, Virginia Bowley works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Virginia Bowley cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches in Online Therapy

Virginia Bowley uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasises empathy, listening and supporting a person's own capacity for insight and change, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem issues.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal oriented, and it is often used for anxiety, depression and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Virginia collaborates with each client to explore methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Virginia is offered by registered professionals using familiar communication options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel needs and make it easier for people with varied commitments or mobility needs to access ongoing support.

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