- CBT approaches
- Client-centred work
- Trauma-informed methods
About Viktoria
Viktoria Kirilova is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years as a practising therapist and over a decade working in mental health settings. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, addiction, anger and a range of other life changes. Viktoria offers sessions in English and Bulgarian and she supports people who identify as LGBT among other backgrounds.
Her background includes a mix of roles across mental health services before she moved into one-to-one therapy. Viktoria describes her work as integrative, drawing on different methods to suit the person in front of her rather than using a single fixed model. She pays attention to how people connect in the room and uses that connection to help people look at feelings and patterns.
In a typical session she helps people make sense of strong emotions and develop practical ways to respond. That might include noticing thought patterns, testing small behaviour changes, or focusing on immediate problem-solving steps. She also works with longer-term issues such as attachment, abandonment or persistent difficulties with control and codependency.
People who want straightforward, practical conversations about their difficulties tend to fit her approach. Viktoria aims to help people recognise triggers, try different coping strategies, and clarify next steps they can take between sessions. Her style is collaborative and goal-focused while leaving room for slower reflection when needed.
Viktoria asks new clients to use the site’s matching process to arrange an initial meeting. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. She does not take international clients.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can find their own solutions; it helps with building trust and making sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and anger. Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of past traumatic events and uses careful discussion and grounding strategies to reduce distress and improve daily coping.Choosing the right approach is something to do together. Viktoria will work with the person to agree what feels most useful, and she can switch methods as needs and goals change. The emphasis is on collaborative planning rather than rigid technique selection.
Confirm which session formats are being offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need a quieter setting for reflection. Ask about format options when completing the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements fit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Bulgarian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with people dealing with temper outbursts, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger as part of broader relationship or emotional difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her practice is integrative and collaborative. She mixes gentle exploration of feelings with practical steps and problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years as a practising therapist and more than ten years working in mental health settings in various roles.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.