Virginia Bowley, BACP

Virginia Bowley is a seasoned counsellor who has supported individuals, children, families and couples since 2001. Her practice experience spans private practice, work at a college for further education, and a six-year period with Cruse bereavement care, giving her a broad background in grief and loss as well as general therapeutic work.

She is an Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has completed training in online counselling, enabling her to offer remote support where appropriate. Trained originally as a nurse, Virginia spent 25 years working as a rehabilitation case manager, assisting people who had sustained catastrophic injuries to adapt to profound changes and multiple losses. That background informs her practical and compassionate approach to recovery and adjustment.

Virginia continues professional development through monthly supervision sessions and practices in line with the BACP code of ethics. Outside of her professional life she enjoys swimming, walking, cycling and reading.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Virginia Bowley uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the pace and direction of the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening and collaboration, and can be helpful for people facing life changes, relationship challenges, grief or low self-esteem.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, goal-focused method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression and coping strategies, and often includes clear, structured steps clients can practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Virginia frames this as a collaborative decision. She will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and personal preferences, and adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can continue through live chat or text-based messaging. For many people this makes scheduling easier, allows consistent access from different locations and supports continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists experienced in remote practice.