- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT elements
About Zhanna
Zhanna Murphy is a counsellor registered as NCPS in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She has worked in agencies and private practice with people from a range of backgrounds. Her work has focused on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, motivation, and low self-esteem.
Murphy also helps people who are managing depression, grief, difficulties with emotional regulation, and challenges tied to childhood trauma. She uses approaches that attend to feelings and attachment. Conversations are direct and practical, with the aim of clarifying patterns and finding ways forward.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas to look at how emotions and close relationships affect day-to-day struggles. Client-centred listening is part of her way of working, and she may use cognitive behavioural techniques where they fit the goals.
Sessions typically involve naming what is happening for the person, noticing repeating patterns, and trying small changes to how they respond. Work can include building awareness of emotions, practising different ways of communicating, and coping strategies for stress and sleep problems.
Zhanna speaks English and Russian. Her background across agency and private settings means she is accustomed to practical issues like grief, parenting stress, addiction concerns, chronic illness, and navigating difficult life changes.
How her main approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the interaction patterns they create. It can help when strong feelings make it hard to communicate or when old attachment wounds affect relationships. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current attachment experiences shape trust, closeness and coping. It can be useful for understanding repeated relationship patterns and for addressing abandonment or attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches that fit the client, and adjust methods together. That process is collaborative and based on what helps with day-to-day problems and emotional patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a quiet check-in without travel, or remove the need to attend in person. Talk with the therapist about practical needs and scheduling so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, addictions and related issues listed in her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening, with cognitive behavioural techniques used where helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience in both agency and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.