- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Cristina
Cristina Lorefice is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency and problems linked to addiction and family conflict.
Cristina focuses on straightforward conversations about what is affecting day-to-day life. Sessions are practical and aim to help people name what they feel, make sense of difficult emotions, and try out changes that feel manageable. She uses a mix of talking and simple exercises rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Her work draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, combined with Existential ideas and elements of Imago relationship work and Mindfulness. That means she pays attention to current patterns, thoughts that make feelings worse, and how relationships influence mood and choices.
People meet a counsellor who listens and then tests different ways of working to see what helps. Sessions may include noticing unhelpful thinking, short mindfulness practices, and talking about how relationships affect daily life. Practical steps and clearer thinking are a common focus.
Cristina offers therapy in English and Italian and accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the service pathway to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
How Cristina uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client, with an emphasis on listening and reflecting so people can explore their feelings. This approach helps when shame or guilt makes it hard to speak up, because the counsellor follows the client’s pace and concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses short exercises to test out different ways of thinking. It can be useful for persistent anxiety, rumination about past actions, and routine behaviours that keep shame or guilt active.
Existential ideas are used to talk about meaning, responsibility and values when people feel empty or stuck. These conversations help clarify what matters now and what steps someone might try next.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss what feels most relevant to the person, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is an ongoing conversation, not a one-off choice.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking through the matching process, as options are set in the booking flow. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day, shorten commute time, and allow a quieter check-in when that suits the person. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and mindfulness practices to work well in a remote setting.
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 issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, body image and family problems.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a blend of Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural techniques along with mindfulness to help name difficult feelings, examine unhelpful thoughts, and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Cristina has 16 years of professional practice working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session arrangements through the booking flow before you schedule.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.