- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Imago relationship work
About Cristina
Cristina Lorefice is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, body image struggles, caregiving stress and substance issues.
Cristina uses a mix of familiar talking therapies. She draws on Client-Centred work to listen to what matters to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviour. She also brings in Existential ideas and Mindfulness practices when they help people see values and manage strong feelings.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as on understanding what is at the root of a problem. Conversations may include looking at patterns in relationships, improving communication, or changing day-to-day habits around food, alcohol or mood. Cristina can offer material in English and Italian.
Her style aims to be straightforward and respectful. She will work with a client to set goals and review progress. Clients are encouraged to try short exercises between sessions when useful.
To begin, the usual route is a short matching questionnaire and an initial appointment. Fees vary by location and most people use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and prioritising the client's perspective. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and reflects what the client brings, which helps people clarify feelings and decide on next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to interrupt unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and eating-related behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cristina will discuss options and agree a way forward together, matching methods to a client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process may mix listening approaches with CBT or mindfulness practices over time.
If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The platform uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work or study, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats suit different practical needs, and these will be agreed at intake.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, eating and self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional areas include abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines Client-Centred listening with practical CBT tools and mindfulness. Sessions aim to balance understanding with small, doable changes.
How long has she been practising?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. That background informs how she structures sessions and plans goals.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom. The BACP detail is shown exactly as supplied.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions can be arranged across different locations as needed.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription tier chosen.
How do I start a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session. That process sets up an initial meeting.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.