- Relationship difficulties
- Life purpose questions
- CBT and attachment
About Kristalina
Kristalina Karamfilova is a counsellor (NCPS) practising in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, stress and anxiety. She also supports people facing life purpose questions after major changes at work, in relationships or in health.
Kristalina uses a person-centred style that places the client's voice at the centre of sessions. She draws on attachment-based ideas to clarify how past bonds shape current relationships. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to help people notice and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress.
Her background spans private and voluntary settings, plus work with adolescents in schools. This range has informed a practical approach to everyday problems like setting boundaries, handling conflict and managing overwhelm. Sessions usually focus on small, manageable steps people can try between meetings.
When relationships have left someone feeling uncertain or blamed, Kristalina helps them make sense of what happened. She offers space to sort through confusing feelings and to consider clearer next steps. Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are added when they suit a client's goals, always alongside the main person-centred work.
People who book with Kristalina can expect a conversational style that aims to identify coping strategies and clearer thinking. She is used to working with multicultural concerns and the emotional fallout of controlling or abusive relationships. For those questioning life purpose, sessions look at values, patterns and practical choices rather than motivational platitudes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristalina commonly blends attachment-based ideas, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and aims to help people spot repeated dynamics. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities so sessions reflect what matters now. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and trial different ways of responding to worry or anger.Finding the right mix is part of therapy. She will work with each person to decide which tools suit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals often offer these practical benefits, and Kristalina will discuss how to make sessions fit into everyday life when arranging meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, stress, anxiety, trauma and life purpose concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She works in a person-centred way and uses attachment ideas and CBT techniques to clarify patterns and test small changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of practice across private and voluntary settings and has also worked with adolescents in school settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practise?
She is listed as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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