Viktoria Kirilova, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Client-Centred therapy
Cognitive behavioural tools
Trauma-informed methods

About Viktoria

Viktoria Kirilova is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has five years of direct practice as a therapist. She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian and she practises from the United Kingdom.

Viktoria frames work around each person's concerns rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She places weight on the relationship between counsellor and client and uses that connection to help people talk through what matters most to them. Her practice includes people facing grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and problems with sleep or eating.

She draws on several practical approaches when helping people, including client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas. These methods are used to identify patterns, try new responses and set manageable goals. Trauma-focused methods are also part of her work when past events are central to a person's distress.

Viktoria has supported people with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, ADHD, chronic pain and body-image issues. She also helps with career stress, parenting strain, and the emotional effects of separation or divorce. Her way of working is direct and conversational, with attention to what feels most useful in the moment.

Initial steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Viktoria commonly uses client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and motivational interviewing in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on attentive listening and reflecting what a person says so they can make clearer sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build small, achievable steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options with the client and adapt methods to fit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can blend listening with practical skills work and brief goal-setting as required.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make sessions possible for people who prefer not to attend in person, and it supports using worksheets or exercises during the session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace 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 types of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, along with issues such as addictions, sleep and eating difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and person-focused, using listening and practical techniques to identify patterns and try new responses.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience as a practising therapist and overall more than a decade working within the mental health field.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.