Viktoria Kirilova , BACP

Viktoria Kirilova is an integrative therapist who brings both clinical skill and a long-standing commitment to mental health work. She has spent more than 11 years working within the mental health field and has practised as a therapist for five years, focusing on tailoring her approach to the individual needs of each person she supports. Viktoria draws on a range of therapeutic methods and places particular value on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a strong connection helps people feel understood and able to explore difficult feelings.

Her practice includes work with people of different ages and backgrounds, including young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and survivors of abuse and traumatic events. She supports clients with a broad set of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Viktoria is accredited with BACP, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her professional training and adherence to recognised practice standards.

In sessions she helps clients make sense of their experiences, identify patterns, and find practical ways forward. Her approach is collaborative and adaptive, aiming to meet people where they are and to help them develop the insight and skills needed to manage change and pursue their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with Viktoria Kirilova

Viktoria works integratively and commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with trauma-focused techniques available when needed. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports clients to explore their own values and solutions - this approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing practical strategies to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Trauma-focused therapy offers structured ways to address the effects of traumatic experiences when those concerns are present and a client is ready to work on them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Viktoria will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will decide which combination of methods best supports progress. This shared decision making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility by letting clients meet by video call, talk by phone, use live chat, or message through text-based formats. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, access support from home, and continue work between meetings, while still working with a licensed professional who tailors the approach to each individual.