BACP
Zsuzsanna Purnell, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Zsuzsanna is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 10+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Zsuzsanna
She helps clients reconnect with self-worth, develop emotional resilience, and move from surviving to living with clarity and self-respect. Over the years she has worked with hundreds of clients to rebuild confidence, reduce emotional pain, and find greater calm in daily life. Her practice blends evidence-based tools with compassionate guidance to produce sustainable change.
Zsuzsanna specializes in areas such as stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addiction and process-related behaviours, grief, and life transitions including separation and parenting challenges. She also offers support for issues like guilt and shame, postpartum depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Clients who work with her can expect practical strategies alongside emotional support, so they can step out of survival mode and toward more meaningful, balanced living. Change is possible - and each journey begins with a single step.
Areas of expertise
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English, Hungarian
Focus areas
See all focus areas
Approaches
Approaches for Online Growth and Emotional Well-being
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learning practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can be especially useful for high intensity emotions, self-harm urges, and relationship challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, helps people understand and reshape emotional responses within relationships, supporting improvements in intimacy, communication, and attachment-related difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Zsuzsanna works collaboratively with each person to explore their goals, needs, and preferences, and will help determine which methods or combination of methods fit best for the issues being addressed.
Online therapy with Zsuzsanna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make access to a registered professional easier from home or work, allowing consistent, ongoing support without the need to travel. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain momentum and integrate therapeutic skills into daily life.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Zsuzsanna Purnell have?
Zsuzsanna Purnell has 10 years of experience supporting clients with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Is Zsuzsanna Purnell a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Zsuzsanna Purnell provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Hungarian.
Where is Zsuzsanna Purnell located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Zsuzsanna Purnell as my therapist?
You can work with Zsuzsanna Purnell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Zsuzsanna Purnell work with international clients?
She does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Zsuzsanna Purnell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.