- Attachment based
- Client centred
- CBT informed
About Kristalina
Kristalina Karamfilova is a counsellor (NCPS) with four years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with young adults and other adults on relationship strain, grief, parenting questions, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and feeling stuck in life. Kristalina also helps with career worries, self-esteem, compassion fatigue and issues around identity and belonging.
She uses a person-centred way of working that encourages clear thinking about difficult situations. Sessions often focus on recognising patterns in relationships, setting and holding boundaries, and making practical changes that reduce daily distress. Clients are invited to talk through what happened, how it feels, and what they want to try next.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, psychodynamic thinking to understand recurring patterns, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. These methods are mixed to fit the person's needs rather than following a single formula.
Kristalina has experience in both private and voluntary settings, and has worked with adolescents in school environments. She works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and pays attention to how culture affects relationships and expectations.
Practical matters are handled plainly: sessions follow the client's goals and pace. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session to see how the working relationship feels.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In online sessions this helps people understand why they react strongly in certain partnerships and how to test new ways of relating. Client-centred work focuses on the person's priorities and experience, offering space to talk things through and decide what matters next. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, then suggest a mix of approaches. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around study, work or care commitments and avoiding travel time. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video if that is easier. Because the biography did not list session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.
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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 helps with relationship difficulties, grief, parenting strain, career uncertainty, anxiety, trauma and low self-esteem among other concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is person-centred and practical, focusing on understanding patterns, clarifying boundaries and trying steps that reduce everyday distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom in private and voluntary settings and in schools.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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