​How I work 

I see each person or couple as being distressed in some way by the loss or potential loss of something very important to them – this may be the loss of hope, of self, of a relationship,  of another person, health, way of life or the death of someone close to them. I use different approaches depending on what I sense will work best with you.

​The theories I have integrated into my way of working include Client Centred, Cognitive-Behavioural,  Attachment and Imago Couples Therapy. 

"Virginia was a big part of my recovery from anxiety and depression. She showed me skills to use and then encouraged and supported me in using them"  Alison

"Thanks for all your help. I learned so much"
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"Virginia is the reason that I am living life fully today and for that I am truly grateful" Alison

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About Virginia

​​I am a proud Wellingtonian  and have lived here for most of  life apart from  time spent travelling in Asia and Europe in my 20's and 3 1/2 years living in Sweden.

I have three wonderful adult children and six beautiful grandchildren who I love spending time with.  

I believe in living  as fully as possible, strive to keep a good balance between the different areas of my life and have  been told that I am a friendly, non-judgemental person.

 As an adult student I completed a B.A.(Psych) at Victoria University followed by a Diploma in Counselling at WelTec.  I worked as a counsellor and then Team Leader at Wesley Counselling Service for four years followed by four years at Relationships Aotearoa  counselling individuals and couples and co-facilitating the "Parenting Through Separation" programme.   I completed  training to become a Certified Imago Couples Therapist in 2008 and have continued to attend further Imago trainings both in New Zealand and overseas and am now an Advanced Imago Couples Therapist. 

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​For more information or to make an appointment please phone 021 136 5875 or contact me