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Zsuzsanna Purnell, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
10 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hungarian
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

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Zsuzsanna Purnell is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people move out of anxiety, depression, addiction and self-doubt. She introduces simple steps to rebuild confidence and calm daily stress. Her aim is to help clients notice small shifts that add up to lasting change.

She combines practical techniques with a compassionate listening style. Sessions focus on real problems and everyday routines rather than abstract theory. Clients work on clearer thinking, emotion regulation, and rebuilding self-respect through short, doable tasks between meetings.

Background and approach

Zsuzsanna uses a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She adapts these methods to suit each person's goals and pace, offering tools for managing mood, cravings, worry and intense emotions. Her work covers a wide range of concerns such as stress, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and addictions.

She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, parenting pressures, career change and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include divorce and separation, immigration issues, postpartum depression and process addictions such as gambling or exercise. Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian for people living in the United Kingdom.

Zsuzsanna holds BACP registration which reflects professional standards of practice. She encourages a step-by-step approach so change feels achievable rather than overwhelming. People who prefer clear structure and practical exercises tend to find her approach helpful.

She works collaboratively, helping set realistic goals and check progress along the way.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with motivation.

DBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, teaches skills to manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviour and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It can help with anger, self-harm urges and difficulties with emotional regulation.

EFT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, focuses on recognising and reshaping emotional responses to improve connection with oneself and others. It is useful for building self-compassion and addressing intimacy-related struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work together with the client to pick or combine methods that suit their goals, needs and pace. This collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework tasks so they feel relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, tracking progress or when written reflections help with thinking things through. Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible for different lifestyles and routines.
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger and low self-esteem, along with addictions and relationship or intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate, focusing on clear steps, emotional regulation and rebuilding self-worth rather than long, abstract discussions.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience working with people on emotional pain, confidence and coping skills.
Where does she practise and what credentials does she hold?
She offers therapy in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, which reflects specified professional standards.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.
What formats are available for sessions?
She sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on what the client prefers.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Hungarian

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