Krassimir Kirtchev, NCPS
Integrative counsellor for stress and relationships
- CBT and psychodynamic methods
- Bodywork for psychosomatic pain
- 12 years experience
About Krassimir Kirtchev
Krassimir Kirtchev is an NCPS-accredited counsellor with more than a decade of professional practice in private settings. The NCPS credential denotes a professional accreditation in counselling and psychotherapy. He holds a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Chrysalis UK and a Diploma in CBT/REBT from The College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, along with diplomas in Hypnotherapy. In addition, he is a qualified Shiatsu practitioner, a remedial massage therapist, and a certified back pain specialist.
His clinical work follows an integrative model that blends client-centered, psychodynamic, and CBT/REBT approaches to address both psycho-emotional and psychosomatic concerns. After training at Chrysalis, he adopted their integrative orientation and has continued to combine therapeutic methods to better understand and support adults facing a range of difficulties. Complementing his counselling practice, his bodywork qualifications enable him to work with pronounced psychosomatic presentations and somatopsychic conditions where physiological problems and emotional distress interact, as well as with common musculoskeletal complaints affecting the back, neck, and joints.
Krassimir brings a broad professional background to his therapeutic work. He served 14 years in the military in his country of origin, Bulgaria, and has formal training in mechanical engineering from a military academy. He also has experience with electrical installations and with safety-critical and maintenance roles in the United Kingdom, including team leadership. Those varied roles have enriched his practical understanding of people and problem solving. He draws on that practical wisdom in clinical work, using life experience alongside formal training to guide clients.
In practice, he sees adults presenting with high levels of distress, worries, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and related difficulties that affect family life, marriage, work, or other relationships. His combined therapeutic and bodywork skills allow him to address both emotional and somatic aspects of a client’s presentation.
His clinical work follows an integrative model that blends client-centered, psychodynamic, and CBT/REBT approaches to address both psycho-emotional and psychosomatic concerns. After training at Chrysalis, he adopted their integrative orientation and has continued to combine therapeutic methods to better understand and support adults facing a range of difficulties. Complementing his counselling practice, his bodywork qualifications enable him to work with pronounced psychosomatic presentations and somatopsychic conditions where physiological problems and emotional distress interact, as well as with common musculoskeletal complaints affecting the back, neck, and joints.
Krassimir brings a broad professional background to his therapeutic work. He served 14 years in the military in his country of origin, Bulgaria, and has formal training in mechanical engineering from a military academy. He also has experience with electrical installations and with safety-critical and maintenance roles in the United Kingdom, including team leadership. Those varied roles have enriched his practical understanding of people and problem solving. He draws on that practical wisdom in clinical work, using life experience alongside formal training to guide clients.
In practice, he sees adults presenting with high levels of distress, worries, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and related difficulties that affect family life, marriage, work, or other relationships. His combined therapeutic and bodywork skills allow him to address both emotional and somatic aspects of a client’s presentation.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Krassimir Kirtchev have?
Krassimir Kirtchev has 12 years of professional experience.
Is Krassimir Kirtchev a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, which denotes a professional accreditation in counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Krassimir Kirtchev provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Bulgarian.
Where is Krassimir Kirtchev located?
He is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Krassimir Kirtchev as my therapist?
You can work with Krassimir Kirtchev through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Krassimir Kirtchev work with international clients?
Yes. He works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Krassimir Kirtchev cost?
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How can I get started with therapy?
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