Counsellor profile
Viktoria Kirilova, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Viktoria
Viktoria Kirilova is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years' experience working directly as a therapist and lists areas she works with including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, depression, addictions and relationship concerns.
She describes an integrative way of working that draws on different methods to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on building a working relationship and talking through current problems so feelings make more sense. Viktoria uses practical techniques alongside reflective conversation to help people identify steps they can try between sessions.
Her background includes work across mental health services over a number of years before practising as a counsellor. That experience informs how she approaches trauma, grief and complex emotional concerns. She also lists work with eating and sleeping issues, parenting strains, anger, and career-related stress.
The approach includes client-centred work, cognitive behavioural ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused tools and trauma-focused methods. These are used to address issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, body image and coping with long-term illness.
Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian. Viktoria works with people in the United Kingdom and notes that international clients are not currently accepted. Practical arrangements such as session length and formats should be confirmed before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Viktoria uses client-centred work which focuses on listening, reflecting and building a helpful working relationship. This approach helps people who need to make sense of their feelings and talk through personal difficulties.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviour patterns by trying practical exercises and small changes.
Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck about change. It involves clear, respectful conversation to explore options and strengthen a person's own reasons for change.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods together in session.
If you are considering remote sessions, check the current session formats before you book. The practical benefits of remote counselling can include fitting appointments around work or caring duties, avoiding travel time, and choosing a quieter moment for a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer approaches like the ones above by adapting materials and exercises for remote use.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bulgarian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works integratively, using client-centred conversation plus techniques from CBT, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work.
How long has she practised as a counsellor?
She has five years' experience working directly as a therapist and has additional years of background work in mental health services.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She works with people in the United Kingdom and is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; confirm specific session arrangements when you book.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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