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Zsuzsanna Purnell, BACP

Zsuzsanna Purnell is a therapist who draws on ten years of experience to help people find steadiness and clearer direction in their lives.

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About Zsuzsanna

Zsuzsanna Purnell is a therapist who draws on ten years of experience to help people find steadiness and clearer direction in their lives. She works with clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, addictions or low self-worth. Zsuzsanna speaks English and Hungarian and practises in the United Kingdom while listing BACP as a professional registration.

Zsuzsanna aims to help people regain a sense of agency after painful experiences. She uses plain, practical tools alongside conversations that let people make sense of what happened to them.

Background and approach

The work is focused on small, doable steps that build confidence and reduce intense emotions. Her approach blends talking therapy with strategies for everyday life. That might mean learning ways to manage strong feelings, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, or improving how someone connects with others.

Zsuzsanna also supports people facing major life changes such as divorce, immigration stress, career shifts or becoming a parent. Sessions are offered in several online formats, which can suit different needs and schedules. People who feel stuck with guilt, shame, grief or relationship problems can look for practical coping ideas and steady emotional support.

Zsuzsanna emphasises building self-compassion and clearer boundaries as part of lasting change. She invites people to take one step at a time and to test ways of thinking and acting that lead to calmer days. The work is collaborative, with the client setting goals and Zsuzsanna offering tools and reflections to reach them.

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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 therapeutic approaches work online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. Online CBT with Zsuzsanna focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing small changes in daily life to reduce anxiety, low mood and compulsive habits.

DBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, teaches practical skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. When used online, DBT sessions can include skills practice for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better communication during hard moments.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, helps people identify and change patterns in close relationships and how they respond to emotional pain. In online sessions this can mean working on how someone expresses needs, builds trust and repairs connection with others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Zsuzsanna will talk through goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then try methods that suit each person. That way the plan evolves from cooperation rather than being fixed at the start.

Online sessions - video, phone, live chat or text messaging - make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and travel. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions use less bandwidth; live chat or text can be useful for short check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options give flexibility so people can keep progress going in ways that suit their day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Zsuzsanna help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy concerns.

How would she describe her therapy style?

The style is practical and compassionate, combining talking with hands-on strategies to manage feelings and change unhelpful patterns.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Zsuzsanna has worked as a therapist for ten years and has supported clients through grief, addiction, parenting challenges and major life changes.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as a professional registration.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hungarian.

What session formats are available?

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

How are sessions priced?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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