Virginia Messina, NCPS

Virginia Messina is a UK-based therapist who combines formal training with hands-on clinical experience to support people navigating relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and life transitions. She holds a Foundation Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) - a recognized undergraduate-level qualification - and holds the NCPS credential, which indicates a professional registration in her field. Her clinical background includes work at a domestic violence centre where she supported individuals affected by relational trauma and abuse.

Her practice is grounded in client-centered principles and mindfulness-based techniques, offering an authentic, direct and non-judgmental space for deep therapeutic work. She addresses issues such as dysfunctional relationships, codependency, domestic violence, grief and emotional regulation, while also attending to concerns around attachment, abandonment and intimacy. Virginia emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as an active, transformative space and encourages prospective clients to get a clear sense of her style before committing to work together.

She is present and engaged in sessions, sometimes provocative when needed, and brings a measured touch of sarcasm and humour - swearing is welcomed if it feels right. Virginia works best with adults who want to reconnect with their inner freedom, understand habitual patterns and make authentic, sustainable choices. Creative expression - through art, poetry, music or other forms - is welcomed as part of the therapeutic journey. She is not the right fit for those seeking to idealise their therapist or have their problems solved for them. Note for Italian clients - she prefers to use the formal "Lei" to maintain a clear and respectful therapeutic frame.