Cristina Lorefice
BACP
United Kingdom
Supportive counsellor for stress and relationships
Continue with CristinaAt a glance
- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 73478
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Location
- United Kingdom
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.
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- Motivation focused
- Practical strategies
- English and Italian
About Cristina
Cristina Lorefice is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She works with concerns around eating, self-esteem and feelings of emptiness. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding practical next steps that fit each person's life.
Cristina uses a flexible mix of approaches to match what matters to the person in front of her. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help build motivation for change and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Client-Centred ideas guide the way she listens and responds, keeping the person’s priorities central.
Over sixteen years of practice in the United Kingdom have given her experience with a wide range of problems. These include relationship issues, communication difficulties, codependency, grief related to separation, and health-related stress such as cancer or caring responsibilities. She also has experience with addiction, domestic violence and body image concerns.
Cristina speaks English and Italian and works with people from different places, including international clients. She is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in her credentials. Her style is compassionate and tailored, aiming to support people as they decide what to change and how to do it.
To start a conversation she asks people to describe their current struggles and goals so sessions can be shaped around those needs. The focus in early meetings is on clear, doable steps and on building motivation to try them.
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How counselling approaches translate to online sessions
Cristina commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what change they want and to build willingness to take steps. This approach focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence and setting small, achievable goals that feel right for the person.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify patterns in thoughts and behaviours that maintain problems. CBT work online can include practical exercises, tracking moods and testing new behaviours between meetings to see what helps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cristina will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The early sessions focus on clear goals and small experiments to try between meetings.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caring duties or travel, and it often reduces the need to commute. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or for longer sessions when more space is helpful. Ask about scheduling, session length and how you will meet when arranging the first appointment. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating concerns and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress and addiction-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Cristina uses a flexible, person-centred style that aims to be compassionate and practical. She blends Motivational Interviewing and CBT with listening that keeps the client's goals central.
How much experience does she have?
She has sixteen years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns in the United Kingdom. That background informs how she tailors conversations and plans.
Which credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Is she able to work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm logistical details such as scheduling and time zones when arranging sessions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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