Viktoria Kirilova, BACP

Viktoria Kirilova is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who combines an integrative, client-focused approach with practical therapeutic methods. With more than 11 years of experience working within mental health services and five years practising as a therapist, she brings both breadth and depth to her clinical work. Viktoria tailors her approach to each person she sees, drawing on a range of methods to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, self-esteem and a wide array of other presenting issues.

She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups, including young adults, LGBT clients and survivors of traumatic events. Viktoria places a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a collaborative connection between therapist and client is central to making sense of feelings and discovering workable solutions. Her practice also attends to areas like grief, intimacy-related difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns, as well as neurodiverse presentations such as ADHD.

Fluent in English and Bulgarian, Viktoria offers support that aims to be responsive to individual needs and life circumstances. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she follows recognised professional standards while helping clients explore their experiences and move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Viktoria uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space where the client’s experience guides the work - this approach helps people who need support exploring feelings, building self-understanding and strengthening the therapeutic relationship. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and is often useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns. Additionally, Viktoria is experienced with Trauma-Focused Therapy, an approach that carefully addresses the effects of traumatic events and supports recovery in ways tailored to each person’s readiness and needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Viktoria works collaboratively with people to decide which methods best match their goals, preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical benefits in accessibility and flexibility. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their schedule, mobility and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals like Viktoria to deliver consistent, focused support across different formats.