Cristina Lorefice, BACP

16 years in practice

Cristina Lorefice is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression.

License and registration

BACP: 73478 · expires January 2027
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English, Italian

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About Cristina

Cristina Lorefice is a counsellor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, eating concerns, low self-esteem and depression. She speaks English and Italian and brings 16 years of experience to sessions. Cristina aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

She uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Cristina draws on Existential ideas to look at meaning and choice in life.

Background and approach

She also uses Client-Centred techniques to follow the person's lead and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Cristina has worked with many related concerns over the years. These include abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, and family problems.

She has also supported people facing substance addiction, eating and food-related issues, domestic violence and the psychological impact of cancer. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Cristina works with people to set clear goals, test small changes and reflect on outcomes.

Mindfulness strategies are offered where they suit the person’s needs. People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Cristina will tailor conversations and plans to each person’s situation, helping them find manageable steps towards feeling steadier and more in control.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cristina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Self esteem
Depression
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Cristina names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Cristina commonly blends Existential Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Existential Therapy looks at personal meaning, choice and how people face difficult life questions, which can help when someone feels empty or stuck. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises listening and empathy so the person leads the pace and focus of the work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy gives practical steps to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cristina will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then adapt methods together. This collaborative process lets people try approaches and adjust them if needed, so therapy matches changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling prompts or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping a consistent therapeutic routine.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Cristina help with?

Cristina helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating issues, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with related problems such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, codependency and family problems.

What is Cristina's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and adaptable. She combines Existential thinking about meaning with Client-Centred listening and practical CBT tools to test changes in daily life.

How much experience does she have?

Cristina brings 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns across different settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live abroad or speak another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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