Do you feel ripped apart and shaken to your core? You don't want to be a burden to friends and can't talk to family, it is all so overwhelming. The deepest pit of despair and hurt, mixed emotions, anguish, anger, confusion, barely coping with intense non-stop life changes. Loss of family, partner or treasured friends, sudden or chronic terminal illness, loss of the person you used to be, aging, guilty lifestyle, fear of a new job and moving, or the prickling heartache from loss of your pet. You don’t even have the strength to take the next step, to pull yourself through while trying to reach your old self. You need a safe space.
A warm welcome to your non-judgemental space, where I will work alongside you with empathy and compassion in an open, friendly, and professional way. I offer both short-term and long-term counselling sessions. Evening appointments are available and some Saturdays as agreed.
I'm here to offer you a treasured soothing safe space, far away from the icy cold sharpness of hurt, harsh noises, watchfulness, splashed with dread and uncertainty. You can safely step into a bedrock of complete confidentially. Rooted here cautiously you can begin to trust yourself, little by little let your guard down, and gently embody your true self.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #382982
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Virginia Toole. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Two years almost going to therapy with Virginia, and the changes have been empowering. I highly recommend her and I am so thankful to her for helping me carve this path that I am on.
Written on Feb 10, 2025 after therapy with Virginia for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She provides a safe space and feels like she knows me deeply. She remembers details I find important and helps me address my emotions properly and allows me to let them out
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with Virginia for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Virginia is an amazing therapist who is an avid listener and offers a lot of presence in our sessions. She is kind, open- minded and offers a lot of expertise in navigating difficult inter- personal relationships. She has helped me a lot already through a very difficult time by offering advice, journaling prompts and somatic healing techniques. I am grateful to have been paired with her and will continue with her as my therapist for a long time. Highly recommend!
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Empathetic and caring approach. Gives practical techniques to try and checks in on you.
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great!
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I cannot recommend Virginia highly enough! From our very first session, I felt an immediate connection and sense of trust, which is so crucial in therapy.
Virginia has an incredible ability to create a safe and supportive environment where I feel heard and understood. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach has been a game-changer for me. She listens attentively, offers insightful feedback, and provides practical strategies that have made a profound impact on my mental health.
Before working with Virginia, my anxiety was a constant burden. I struggled with sleepless nights and felt overwhelmed by my thoughts. But with her guidance, my anxiety has significantly diminished. I now sleep like a baby every night, and the peace of mind I have gained is truly priceless.
Virginia's expertise and genuine care have given me the tools to navigate my daily life with confidence and resilience. She has empowered me to understand and manage my anxiety in ways that are both effective and sustainable. Each session with her leaves me feeling more positive, hopeful, and in control of my well-being.
If you're looking for a therapist who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to your growth and healing, Virginia is the one. My experience with her has been nothing short of amazing, and I am incredibly grateful for the positive changes she has helped me achieve. Thank you, Virginia, for being such a wonderful support and for making such a meaningful difference in my life!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Virginia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
