Juanita Murphy

Juanita Murphy is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse and people questioning their life purpose.

Juanita frames the client as the expert in their own story. She listens for strengths and practical ways to move forward. Conversations are focused on what is getting in the way now and on small steps that can change daily routines and thinking patterns.

Her work often covers issues such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, process addictions like gambling or compulsive exercise, and sex or porn-related problems. She also addresses communication problems, struggles with forgiveness, self-harm and building self-love. Sessions concentrate on clear goals and manageable actions rather than abstract theory.

Sessions begin with an overview of the current difficulties and what the person wants to achieve. From there Juanita and the client identify priorities and try short, practical exercises during and between meetings. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can change if needed.

People who come to her tend to be searching for direction after a life change or simply wanting relief from persistent stress and anxiety. Juanita aims to support that process by helping clients notice strengths, practise different ways of coping and plan realistic next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Two evidence-based approaches often used for the kinds of issues Juanita addresses are cognitive-behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods. Cognitive-behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can reduce panic, anxiety and low mood. Trauma-focused methods look at how past harm affects current reactions and teach grounding and coping strategies to manage flashbacks or strong emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Juanita will discuss options with the client and select methods based on the person’s goals, preferences and the issues they bring. This is a collaborative process with regular reviews so the approach can be adjusted if needed.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and reduce travel time. They also let people join from quieter surroundings or use audio-only if they prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions.