Meet the Founder
Professional expertise. Personal understanding.
Youth Wellbeing Advocate | Children’s Rights Academic | Counsellor | Founder of Climb Youth Therapy
Climb Youth Therapy was founded by Professor Christina Poulatova.
For more than twenty years, Christina worked within higher education, supporting young adults through periods of change, challenge and personal development.These experiences provided valuable insight into the pressures many young people face as they navigate the transition to adulthood.
Her academic background includes a PhD in Children,s Rights and an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing.
She is also a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) and has counselling training and experience supporting individuals facing a range of wellbeing challenges.
Alongside her professional experience, Christina also brings personal understanding gained through supporting a close family member through anorexia.
This combination of professional expertise, lived experience and family
understanding sits at the heart of Climb Youth Therapy.
Why Climb Was Created
Throughout her career, Christina saw how many young people struggled to access support before challenges became overwhelming.
She also saw how often parents and carers felt uncertain about how best to help. Climb was created to bridge that gap. To offer compassionate, accessible support that helps young people and families move forward with confidence, resilience and hope.