Krassimir Kirtchev, NCPS

Krassimir Kirtchev is an NCPS-accredited counsellor who blends practical experience with a range of therapeutic and body-based qualifications. He trained in Counselling & Psychotherapy at Chrysalis UK and later completed a diploma in CBT/REBT - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy - at The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. His professional training also includes diplomas in hypnotherapy, qualifications in Shiatsu and remedial massage, and recognition as a back pain specialist, providing a broad toolkit for working with mind-body issues.

Over more than 13 years in private practice as an NCPS-licensed counsellor, he has adopted an integrative approach that draws on client-centered, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral methods to address emotional and psychosomatic concerns. Complementing talk-based work, his bodywork skills enable him to support people with pronounced psychosomatic conditions - where emotional distress shows as physical symptoms - as well as somatopsychic conditions - where physiological problems contribute to emotional strain. He also treats common musculoskeletal complaints such as back, neck, and joint pain arising from strain or injury.

Krassimir’s varied background includes 14 years of military service in Bulgaria and training in mechanical engineering and electrical installations, experiences he credits with deepening his practical wisdom and understanding of people. He works with adults presenting high levels of distress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties, applying an evidence-informed, pragmatic stance that aims to understand and support each person’s unique needs.

Integrative approaches and flexible online care

Krassimir commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, including CBT and REBT, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality to reduce anxiety and low mood. These methods are practical and structured, and often help with stress, worry, and patterns that fuel depression.

He also draws on client-centered and psychodynamic influences to explore how personal history, relationships, and underlying feelings shape current difficulties. This work supports deeper understanding of self-esteem, attachment, and relationship problems by creating space to reflect on recurring themes and emotional responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Krassimir works with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses so the work feels relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs, and allow registered professionals to deliver consistent, ongoing support across different time zones and locations.