Krassimir Kirtchev

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT/REBT methods
• Psychosomatic issues

About Krassimir

Krassimir Kirtchev works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger and relationship problems. He uses an integrative approach that blends client-centred, psychodynamic and CBT/REBT methods, and he is NCPS accredited with 12 years of experience in the United Kingdom.

He trained in counselling and psychotherapy at Chrysalis in the UK and later gained a diploma in CBT/REBT from The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. Kirtchev also holds diplomas in hypnotherapy and counselling, and complementary qualifications in Shiatsu, remedial massage and back pain care which inform his work with psychosomatic presentations.

In sessions he aims to understand how emotional and physical problems interact. He talks through thoughts and patterns with clients and uses practical techniques from CBT/REBT alongside longer-term psychodynamic ideas. This can help when distress and anxiety are linked to beliefs, interpersonal patterns or past experiences.

He has experience treating clients where physical pain and emotional distress overlap, such as chronic musculoskeletal and back pain or conditions where physiological issues contribute to worry and anxiety. His bodywork background informs a practical awareness of somatic symptoms.

Before qualifying as a counsellor, Kirtchev spent many years in military service and engineering roles which he says gave him wide life and work experience. He describes bringing that practical wisdom into sessions to help people manage high levels of distress and improve communication and coping in relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

CBT/REBT helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, and it uses practical exercises to change patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. It is often used for worry, panic, anger and low self-esteem.

Psychodynamic work looks at recurring relationship patterns and past experiences that affect how someone feels now. It involves reflecting on emotions and interpersonal themes to increase self-understanding over time.

He combines these approaches with client-centred conversations to balance practical techniques and deeper reflection. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process; the counsellor will work with the client to set goals and adjust the approach as needs and preferences become clearer.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-in meetings when needed, or offering a way to keep appointments during work breaks. Many registered or accredited professionals use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and to help people access support from different locations.

Topics Krassimir lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Fertility issues
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Krassimir

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He regularly helps people who are experiencing anxiety and related worries using CBT/REBT techniques and talk-based work.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses an integrative approach combining client-centred, psychodynamic and CBT/REBT methods.

How long has he been practising?

He has around 12 years of professional experience working in private practice in the United Kingdom.

Where in the world is he based?

He is based in the United Kingdom and is NCPS accredited.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Bulgarian.

Can I have sessions from outside the UK?

International clients are accepted; please confirm the practical session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.