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Cristina Lorefice, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cristina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cristina. View 12 reviews
Speaks English and Italian
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Cristina Lorefice helps me a lot guiding me through a difficult time. She provides me with tools (psychologically) that I can integrate into my daily life that help specifically with my life challenges. She has a really positive aura and a great expertise that make me feel seen, heard and very well after each session. I can highly recommend her!

Jun 2024

I am extremely grateful to have met Cristina, she’s an amazing therapist, but most importantly one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have met. She helped me overcome challenges that I never thought I could defeat. She truly listens to me, and often even remembers details that I forgot myself. I always look forward to our weekly session and truly miss speaking with her when I can’t make it. If you would like to have a kind hand helping and supporting you through your journey, whichever that might be, I can’t recommend Cristina enough!

Jun 2024

More about Cristina

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

I am licensed in the UK with 15 years of professional work experience.

I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including

depression, stress, anxiety, anger issues, relationship challenges, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, lack of motivation and self esteem. My approach is fluid and holistic and combines Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive-Therapy), Positive Psychology, SFBT Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

I believe in treating everyone with sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I am looking forward to working with you.

Let's start this Journey together!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Eating disorders Self esteem Depression Abandonment Antisocial Personality Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Emptiness Family Problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Self-Harm Self-love Sex Addiction Smoking/Vaping Cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 73478 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Cristina Lorefice

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Cristina Lorefice helps me a lot guiding me through a difficult time. She provides me with tools (psychologically) that I can integrate into my daily life that help specifically with my life challenges. She has a really positive aura and a great expertise that make me feel seen, heard and very well after each session. I can highly recommend her!

Jun 2024

I am extremely grateful to have met Cristina, she’s an amazing therapist, but most importantly one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have met. She helped me overcome challenges that I never thought I could defeat. She truly listens to me, and often even remembers details that I forgot myself. I always look forward to our weekly session and truly miss speaking with her when I can’t make it. If you would like to have a kind hand helping and supporting you through your journey, whichever that might be, I can’t recommend Cristina enough!

Jun 2024

Cristina is very kind and attentive. She is always suggesting new views and asking questions that open doors to different perspectives and ideas.

May 2024

I have come back to Cristina on and off depending on my needs. Currently, I am so happy that Cristina is so helpful and understands my issues quickly. She is amazing in giving me a better understanding of my situation and shows me how to see it from a different perspective. I greatly appreciate Cristina's expertise. I feel very supported by her and always feel more motivated to live life.

May 2024

I have been making a lot of progress with Cristina, she helped me focus on the things that matter and provide insight of the situation while making me feel comfortable and listened to.

Apr 2024

Cristina is one of the best people I know. She is completely in my corner while still challenging me to find new ways to think about myself. Her approach to therapy is based in a deep understanding of people and our quirks. So grateful to have found her!

Mar 2024

Talking with Cristina makes me feel safe but most importantly truly heard! She always remembers the details of my multitude of stories and never lets a session go to waste. I always leave the sessions feeling recharged and with very constructive points to think about in the week ahead. I would truly recommend her to anyone that wants to start this journey!

Feb 2024

Cristina Lorefice is a great therapist and coach. She is the very first therapist I liked and felt understood and felt handled the way I wanted therapy to be done. I really like her approach of creating practices that can be implemented in daily life to reach my potential, and sometimes during a session, and just the way she encourages me when I had small successes. I like how she is able to summarise what I tell her and give me an analysis with a different viewpoint that gives me new perspectives. I often laughed more in a session than in my real life and that left me happy and encouraged to go about my daily tasks and life. During my first 4- months-long sessions with Cristina she had helped me a lot to gain self-confidence and self-love, and raise my vibration. I had gained so much and felt like I was a different person and could take on anything. I felt strong and I felt quite happy on a daily basis. Whenever I need therapeutic help, I know I can go back to Cristina and consult her about my problems. She always gives good insight and new perspectives and I cherish her honesty and professionality.

Jan 2024

So glad I found Christina, she’s a very skilled therapist and really gives me the feeling that she’s there for me. I feel like I can trust her and she doesn’t judge me at all. I recommend 10/10 :)

Jan 2024

Christina is a very warm-hearted therapist. Even though it is just a video call I feel the sessions are held in a good atmosphere and I feel welcome and safe. Christina always gives me Room to bring up topics myself but also points out areas that she feels should be looked at which I greatly appreciate. She is flexible in her approach from going deeper and looking at root causes to coaching and preparing the client for upcoming difficult situations. All in all I feel she helps my a lot in understanding and learning about myself and learning how to handle myself, my feelings and difficult situations. I am deeply grateful to be working with her.

Dec 2023

Cristina is a very soft spoken, friendly and cheerful person. I love her active listening skills and I do appreciate her patience. She knows what "buttons" to push and what questions to ask so you realise things about yourself on your own. I believe self-discovery is a personal journey, and Cristina knows how to guide you through it with kind words and a warm smile.

Oct 2023

The gratitude I have for Cristina and her ways of teaching is actually hard to put into words. She is guiding me though some of my hardest experiences and most persistant narratives - this journey can be very emotional but the clarity and awareness you are able to uncover is immense. I can just encourage anyone who reads this to take the step - I know how scary it is but your future self (and your social environment) will thank you! You got this!

Oct 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cristina Lorefice offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cristina Lorefice works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cristina Lorefice speak?

Cristina Lorefice speaks English and Italian.

How many years of experience does Cristina Lorefice have?

Cristina Lorefice has 16 years of experience.

Where is Cristina Lorefice licensed to practice?

Cristina Lorefice is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Cristina Lorefice accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Cristina Lorefice accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cristina Lorefice offer?

Cristina Lorefice offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cristina Lorefice?

Cristina Lorefice can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cristina Lorefice?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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