The way this Build works is that you'll be wielding a Greatshield in order to Block Counter with your Whip. Whips have very long range so you can hit enemies easily with Block Counters, and you'll have a bigger opening due to the Greatshield. Note that you won't stagger enemies on one Block Counter with a Whip, but Whips cannot deal Critical Hits anyway, so this is not so important.

Giant's Red Braid scales with Strength and Faith, making it a good candidate for a Greatshield, but also for the Clawmark Seal that increases in damage with both of these Stats. This allows you to use Incantations effectively, though not as effectively as a pure Incantation build. Still it gives you ranged options like Black Flame, which is very helpful.

Flame Dance is your AoE spell that obliterates packs of enemies and causes them to flinch on each hit. The downside is that it is easily interrupted, which is why high Poise armor is a must. Use this on tough enemies that can be flinched with each hit, or on large groups. Don't use it much on bosses, as you tend to get hit out of it before you can hit all 5x.

Buff with Golden Vow and Flame, Grant Me Strength as needed to further boost your damage.