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Viktoria Kirilova

Viktoria Kirilova, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - young adult issues and trauma

  • Client centred approach
  • CBT informed work
  • Solution focused techniques

About Viktoria

Viktoria Kirilova is a BACP therapist practising in the United Kingdom with five years as a practising therapist and over a decade of experience in the wider mental health sector. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and lists young adult issues among her focus areas. Viktoria also supports those dealing with trauma, identity questions and addiction concerns.

Her approach is integrative and client-centred. She puts emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and on listening first. Sessions aim to help people make sense of their feelings and identify practical steps forward.

Viktoria uses several practical methods, including cognitive behavioural ideas, solution-focused work and trauma-informed tools. She draws from motivational interviewing to support change and to help clients weigh options. These methods are used flexibly and explained in simple terms during sessions.

People who come to her often want help managing life transitions such as leaving home, starting work or dealing with relationship shifts. She names issues like self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, grief and career worries among the areas she supports.

Viktoria sees therapy as collaborative. She works with each person to agree goals and ways of working. Her sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what matters now and next.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on the next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns.

Viktoria also uses motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes. This method helps weigh options and increases motivation by exploring personal reasons for change. Together these approaches give a mix of listening, practical tools and change-focused conversations.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. They will adjust methods as the work progresses so sessions reflect current needs.

Session format details should be confirmed before booking as the original profile does not list specific online formats. Ask about the session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your schedule and circumstances. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or other commitments, and they may offer quieter surroundings, reduced travel time or shorter check-ins when needed.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Bulgarian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Viktoria lists stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addiction, eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem and many young adult concerns among her focus areas.

What is her style in sessions?

She describes an integrative, client-centred style that prioritises the therapeutic relationship and practical steps for change.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working directly as a therapist and over ten years working in the mental health field more broadly.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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