Krassimir Kirtchev , NCPS

Krassimir Kirtchev is an NCPS-accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings a blended set of clinical and hands-on skills to his practice. He holds a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Hypnotherapy, and a Diploma in CBT/REBT (Rational emotive behavior therapy), each representing formal training in therapeutic methods for supporting emotional and behavioural change. He is also a qualified Shiatsu practitioner, remedial massage therapist, and back pain specialist, qualifications that inform his work with clients who experience psychosomatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Krassimir trained in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Chrysalis UK and later completed his diploma in CBT/REBT at The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. Over 12 years of professional experience as an NCPS-accredited counsellor have shaped an integrative style that combines client-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT/REBT methods. This approach helps him understand both emotional patterns and the practical thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress.

Before entering counselling he accumulated a diverse professional background, including 14 years of military service in Bulgaria, study in mechanical engineering at a military academy, and safety-critical and maintenance roles in the United Kingdom. Those experiences contribute to his practical wisdom and his ability to relate to clients from many walks of life. Krassimir works with adults presenting with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, anger, and issues related to aging, attachment, chronic pain and illness, and isolation.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

Krassimir commonly draws on CBT/REBT and client-centred methods in his therapeutic work. CBT/REBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that contribute to anxiety, low mood, and relationship conflict, offering practical tools to manage symptoms. Client-centred therapy emphasises empathetic listening and collaborative exploration of a person’s experience, helping clients build self-understanding and confidence in their own resources. He also integrates psychodynamic perspectives at times to explore deeper patterns linked to attachment and longstanding relationship difficulties.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Krassimir works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts his methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Krassimir is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations, accommodate mobility or caregiving needs, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. The online format supports ongoing, practical work on stress, anxiety, relationships, and coping with chronic conditions while fitting into everyday life.