Empowering Your Mental Wellbeing
Compassionate counselling for personal growth and healing.
Compassionate counselling for personal growth and healing.
I would describe myself as a warm, approachable, and genuine person. I believe that one of the most important parts of counselling is building a strong therapeutic relationship so you can feel safe to trust me and to be able to talk openly about what is concerning you. I specialize in supporting adults experiencing Anxiety and Excessive Worry, Stress and Feeling Overwhelmed , Bereavement, Grief & Loss and Life transitions, Low Self-esteem & Lack of Confidence, Self Worth & Self Criticism , Relationships Difficulties, Work Stress & Burnout, Peoples Pleasing and Difficulty Setting Boundaries, Anger & Frustration, Attachment Difficulties, Loneliness and Difficulties connecting with others , Personal Growth and Developing Greater Self- Awareness.
Whether you are seeking face-to-face counselling or online therapy across the UK.

Counselling is not about me telling you what you should do. Instead, we work together to understand what is happening for you and what you would like to change.
I will listen without judgement and gently support you to explore thoughts, feelings, experiences and patterns that may be difficult to understand on your own. Where appropriate, we may look at the connection between your past experiences and how you feel or behave today, while also focusing on the present and what you can do to create positive change.
My approach is Integrative , meaning you remain at the center of the counselling process. We will work at a pace that feels right for you and focus on what you need from counselling.
You do not have to have everything figured out before you come to counselling. Sometimes, simply having a safe space to talk and be genuinely heard can be the first step towards understanding yourself and feeling differently.
I understand that life can be busy and it's not always easy to make it to a face to face session and as such I also offer online sessions that allow you to connect with me remotely from the comfort of your own home. The sessions are confidential, secure, private, and convenient.

I undertake regular formal supervision in line with BACP standards with a suitably qualified counselling supervisor. This ensures the quality of my practice and that I work at all times in the best interests of my clients. My supervisor is subject to the same confidentiality obligations, and no names, contact details, or other identifying information about you will be disclosed.
As a registered member of the BACP( British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), I follow and uphold their ethical framework for professional counselling and psychotherapy.
Check out this great video about negative thoughts. I wonder if you notice that the more we try to push them away often makes them louder, and allowing them to be there without struggle gradually diminishes their pull.
28/8/24
I also started seeing a counsellor, Virginia, at Peace Hospice as an outpatient earlier this year. As an inpatient that has continued. I see the same counsellor, I just see her on the Inpatient Unit instead, now. The emotions can be very strong in this situation. So when the counsellor comes, she doesn’t judge. She just listens. She is only objective. Just there to listen. So I can open up and let out strong emotions. I can cry and it’s OK. I have learned that it’s OK to not be OK. It’s completely "OK not to be OK.”
. 30/1/26
My time with Virginia Herranz at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice for Emotional Support sessions has been incredibly helpful for me.
Her compassion, insight, and steady presence helped me understand myself in ways I hadn't fully considered before as I talked through my feelings, what confidence truly means to me, how to set healthy boundaries with family and friends, and how to recognize and manage moments of emotional overload. Virginia was able to validate my feelings and reassure me that what I was experiencing was okay, normal, and human. I am profoundly grateful for her support, wisdom, and the safe haven she offered each week.
I am base in Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire
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