Counsellor profile
Zhanna Murphy, NCPS
NCPS counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Zhanna
Zhanna Murphy is an NCPS counsellor working in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She has worked in both agency settings and private practice. Her work covers stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain and trauma-related difficulties.
Clients come to her with problems such as sleep disruption, anger, addictive behaviours and feeling empty or overwhelmed. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and struggles around intimacy. Zhanna uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to address day-to-day pressures at home.
Her approach is integrative. That means she draws on different methods to match what each person needs rather than following one fixed formula. Sessions often focus on understanding relationship patterns, improving communication and building clearer ways to manage mood and anxiety.
In practice she mixes evidence-based tools with attention to personal history and attachment patterns. This can include goal-oriented steps from cognitive behavioural work alongside emotionally focused conversations about close relationships. Mindfulness practices may be introduced to help with sleep and stress management.
Zhanna speaks English and Russian. She does not take international clients. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current responses. It helps people understand why they react strongly in close relationships and supports calmer, clearer interactions. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows the client's pace to help them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns with practical exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss the options, try different methods early on and adjust plans based on what helps most. This way the work stays relevant to the client's goals and the pressures they face at home.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time and use quieter surroundings for focused conversation. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions to include skill practice, short experiments or mindfulness exercises that suit home routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Questions
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What sorts of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting pressures and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative approach, blending client-centred conversation with structured techniques such as CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in both agency settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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