Cristina Lorefice, BACP

Cristina Lorefice helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, eating concerns or problems with self-esteem. She works with individuals facing relationship strain and related issues such as abandonment, communication problems and commitment worries. Cristina speaks English and Italian and practises from the United Kingdom.

Cristina uses a straightforward, person-focused style. Sessions aim to put the client’s concerns at the centre and to build practical steps forward. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. Mindfulness approaches are used to develop calm and present-moment awareness.

Her practice also includes elements of Client-Centred Therapy, which means the conversation is paced by the client and shaped around their priorities. Imago Relationship Therapy ideas are available for people wanting to address connection and communication within their important relationships. Cristina adapts the mix of approaches to what each individual needs.

Across a 16-year career Cristina has worked with many kinds of emotional and life difficulties, including body image, addiction, caregiver stress, divorce and family problems. That experience informs a flexible way of working that keeps the client’s goals in view. Sessions are practical, and focus on small changes that add up over time.

People who choose Cristina can expect a calm, respectful tone and clear collaborative planning. She offers help in English and Italian and accepts clients internationally. The emphasis is on steady progress and on finding approaches that fit each person’s life.

Approaches in online sessions and what they offer

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The counsellor creates a supportive atmosphere and helps the client set the pace and goals for sessions. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to make sense of their feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and tests practical changes in behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and eating-related concerns because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cristina will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about how to proceed are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see visual cues and work in a live conversation, while phone sessions can be useful if internet bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection between sessions or people who find typing easier than talking. These formats make scheduling more flexible and help fit therapy into busy lives.