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Zsuzsanna Purnell, BACP

Zsuzsanna Purnell is a counsellor with ten years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma.

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About Zsuzsanna

Zsuzsanna Purnell is a counsellor with ten years of experience helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. She works to rebuild self-worth and to help clients move from surviving to living with more calm and confidence. Zsuzsanna speaks English and Hungarian and practises in the United Kingdom.

She holds BACP accreditation and brings a practical, down-to-earth focus to sessions. Zsuzsanna uses straightforward tools and step-by-step work. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name painful patterns.

Background and approach

Sessions often include skills practice, emotion work and tasks to try between meetings. The aim is clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. She commonly supports people facing stress, relationship strain, grief and career changes.

She also works with those dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas she covers include parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD and issues connected to immigration, separation or postpartum depression. Zsuzsanna describes her style as compassionate and direct.

She listens closely and offers practical strategies alongside emotional support. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill-building and reflective exercises tailored to their goals. Her work is suited to people who want honest, manageable steps forward.

She aims to help clients make small changes that add up to steady improvement. If someone wants a focused, warm approach with clear techniques, Zsuzsanna offers that kind of support.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399363	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Zsuzsanna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Divorce and separation
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction

Ways of working Zsuzsanna names

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How online therapy and approach work together

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful coping patterns by teaching practical techniques to change thinking and behaviour.

DBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving relationships. It is helpful for strong emotions, impulsive behaviours and for building skills to manage overwhelming moments.

EFT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, centres on emotions in relationships and personal attachment needs. It can help people understand emotional patterns that affect intimacy and connection and work to change interaction cycles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to preferences and try different ways of working to find what helps most. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing, need brief contacts during the day, or want flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career changes and coping with life transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is compassionate and direct, mixing talking with practical tools. Sessions often include skills practice, emotion-focused work and tasks to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What professional credentials and location apply?

She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.

Can international clients access her services?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.