Cristina LoreficeBACP

Cristina Lorefice is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties and eating or body image concerns. Cristina speaks English and Italian and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

She uses a flexible, person-focused style in sessions. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to each person. Cristina draws on approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to tailor practical steps and new ways of thinking.

Her background includes many years working with a wide range of concerns, including abandonment issues, communication problems, addiction, domestic violence and caregiver strain. That breadth helps when people bring more than one difficulty at a time. Cristina describes her way of working as sensitive and compassionate, with attention to each person’s goals.

Sessions aim to help people identify patterns that keep them stuck and try manageable changes. That might mean experimenting with small shifts in thought, testing different behaviours, or practicing mindful awareness to reduce stress. The focus is always on what the person wants to achieve.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability. Cristina uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client guides the pace and focus.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s concerns at the heart of the work. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping the client find their own solutions, which can suit conversations about stress, relationships and self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It often involves practical exercises and simple experiments to test new ways of coping, useful for anxiety, low mood and some eating concerns.

Mindfulness approaches teach ways to pay attention in the moment and reduce reactivity to stress. These practices can be paired with other work to manage worry and build resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to find what fits. She will discuss goals, preferences and life demands and suggest methods to try. That shared planning helps shape the focus and pace of sessions.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel and use shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to work from a quieter space or choose a meeting style that suits their energy and schedule.