Profile / United Kingdom
Cristina Lorefice, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- English and Italian
About Cristina
Cristina Lorefice is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, eating concerns, self‑esteem difficulties and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and she accepts international clients.
Cristina uses straightforward, problem-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Client-Centered and Existential ideas, and she often includes mindfulness practices. Conversations focus on manageable steps and on testing different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Her background includes supporting people with abandonment fears, body image and eating issues, and problems linked to addiction, domestic violence and family conflict. She also works with people facing illness, caregiver stress, and relationship breakdowns. Practical techniques and clearer communication are common themes in her work.
Sessions aim to make complex problems easier to understand. Cristina talks through patterns, identifies small changes to try, and reviews what works next. She keeps sessions concrete and action oriented rather than long on abstract theory.
People can expect a collaborative approach that balances reflecting with specific tools. Early sessions tend to map current concerns and set short-term goals. Later meetings focus on practicing new skills and adjusting plans based on progress.
How CBT, client‑centred and existential approaches work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It breaks problems into smaller parts and uses practical tasks to notice what changes an outcome. Client‑Centered Therapy involves active listening and reflecting what the client says to help them clarify choices and priorities. It is useful when people need space to sort out feelings and decide practical steps. Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning and responsibility in everyday life and can help when someone feels stuck, empty or uncertain about commitments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then make a plan to try for a few sessions and review how it is going. That shared checking helps adjust methods if something is not working for the person.
Confirm the current online session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. It also makes it possible for people who live abroad to work with a UK‑based counsellor. Registered or accredited professionals generally use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to focus on skills and communication that transfer into daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating concerns, self‑esteem and depression, plus related areas such as body image, addiction, caregiving stress and family problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to test small changes. Sessions mix noticing patterns with practical exercises to try between meetings.
What experience does she bring?
Cristina has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional requirements before booking.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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