Zhanna Murphy, NCPS

Zhanna Murphy has four years of professional experience supporting people in the United Kingdom. She works in English and Russian and draws on a range of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship struggles. Zhanna also addresses issues such as low self-esteem, depression and grief. She has worked in both agency settings and independent practice, meeting people from a variety of backgrounds and life situations. That variety means she is used to tailoring sessions to what an individual needs, rather than using one fixed method. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking as well as understanding emotional patterns. Her practice pays attention to how early attachments and ongoing relationship patterns shape current difficulties. That perspective can be useful for people dealing with intimacy problems, attachment concerns or feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles. Zhanna also uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioural work to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness methods are used to build grounding skills for stress, sleep problems and emotional regulation. Emotion-focused ideas are included when people want to deepen their understanding of their feelings and how those feelings affect relationships. Motivational interviewing tools support people aiming to change addictive behaviours or increase commitment to recovery. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person. The focus tends to be practical and relatable, with time spent on small, manageable changes. People considering work with Zhanna are invited to explore whether her blend of approaches fits their situation before they commit to a course of sessions.

How Zhanna's approaches work online

Zhanna uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when intimacy, trust or ongoing relational cycles are causing distress. She also uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and building understanding at the client's pace, which can help people feel heard and clearer about what they want to change. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options and help decide which methods suit the person's aims and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made. If you are considering online work, check the current session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to work from a quieter location or to avoid being on camera if they prefer. Ask about the available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.