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.
Her academic background includes a PhD in Children’s Rights, an MBA in Management and Leadership, and an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing. In addition to being a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS), she holds memberships with the Complementary Medical Association (CMA) and the Association of Child Protection Professionals (ACPP).
She also 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.
Founded as a socially conscious practice, we combine high-quality clinical care with a heart for the community, striving to offer pro bono places and sessions, and local support as our growth permits. Above all, we provide accessible guidance that helps young people and families move forward with confidence, resilience, and hope.