- Client-centred
- Integrative approach
- English and Russian
About Zhanna
Zhanna Murphy is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She has worked both in agencies and in private practice and has supported people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns and depression. Zhanna works in English and Russian and uses a flexible, integrative approach to meet different needs.
She often helps people who are coping with grief, childhood trauma, difficulties with emotional regulation and fluctuations in motivation. Her work also covers intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, addiction concerns and parenting stress. Zhanna aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Her style is client-centred and collaborative. She listens for patterns in thoughts and everyday habits and then tries techniques that fit each person. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce worry and improve communication in relationships.
Zhanna draws on a mix of approaches including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness practices. She adapts what she uses to suit a person’s goals rather than following a single formula. This helps keep work focused and relevant to daily life.
People who choose her often want clear tools and everyday strategies. She supports exploration of difficult experiences while working towards manageable changes. To begin, she asks people to describe their priorities so sessions can be shaped around those goals.
She often helps people who are coping with grief, childhood trauma, difficulties with emotional regulation and fluctuations in motivation. Her work also covers intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, addiction concerns and parenting stress. Zhanna aims to create a straightforward space where people can talk through what matters most to them.
Her style is client-centred and collaborative. She listens for patterns in thoughts and everyday habits and then tries techniques that fit each person. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage mood, reduce worry and improve communication in relationships.
Zhanna draws on a mix of approaches including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness practices. She adapts what she uses to suit a person’s goals rather than following a single formula. This helps keep work focused and relevant to daily life.
People who choose her often want clear tools and everyday strategies. She supports exploration of difficult experiences while working towards manageable changes. To begin, she asks people to describe their priorities so sessions can be shaped around those goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
How attachment, CBT and mindfulness translate online
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current responses. Online conversations can help identify those patterns and try new ways of connecting with others.Cognitive behavioural methods look at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teach practical skills. Over video or phone sessions people can learn simple techniques to change unhelpful thinking and test small behavioural experiments between meetings.
Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity. Short guided practices can be used between sessions to ease worry and improve sleep routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor works collaboratively to choose techniques based on a person’s goals and preferences, and adjusts them as progress is made. This means the plan may mix attachment, CBT and mindfulness depending on need.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also makes it possible to keep continuity of care when routines change.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, plus grief and trauma-related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, using practical techniques and attention to thoughts and everyday habits to create change.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and has practised in both agency settings and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as the credential and shows she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.