Krassimir Kirtchev, NCPS

Krassimir Kirtchev is an NCPS counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship strain. He works with adults who bring worries that are affecting work, home or close relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian. He practises in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients.

He trained in counselling and psychotherapy at Chrysalis UK and holds a Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy. He also completed a diploma in CBT/REBT - cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behaviour therapy - from The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. Krassimir has worked in private practice for over a decade and lists 12 years of experience.

His approach blends client-centred, psychodynamic and CBT/REBT ideas to match what each person needs. In the room he listens for patterns in thinking and feeling, and helps clients try new ways of coping and relating. He places practical problem-solving alongside exploring deeper emotional themes.

Alongside talking therapy, Krassimir is trained in Shiatsu and remedial massage and has experience with clients whose physical pain links with emotional stress. He also has qualifications in hypnotherapy and as a back pain specialist, which he uses where physical symptoms and emotional issues overlap.

Before counselling he spent 14 years in military service in Bulgaria and worked in engineering and safety-critical roles. That mixture of life and work experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth style. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Krassimir draws from client-centred listening, psychodynamic ideas and CBT/REBT methods. Client-centred work focuses on understanding a person’s experience and helping them feel heard, which supports emotional processing and clearer choices. Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings, helping people spot long-standing themes that affect current life. CBT/REBT addresses thoughts and behaviours directly, offering practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful thinking.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Krassimir discusses goals with each person and adjusts methods as conversations progress. He aims to blend talking, practical techniques and any complementary work that fits the client’s needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity when people are travelling or living abroad, but session formats are not listed here and should be confirmed before booking. He accepts international clients, and clients are encouraged to check available session options when they arrange appointments.