Zsofia Nyul

(she/her)

Psychological Counsellor

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
An international psychologist (Clinical & Health MA, GMBPsS), helping expats with anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, building confidence, boundaries, authenticity and self-love through integrative talk therapy. 🇬🇧🇭🇺

I specialise in:

At a glance
Barcelona, SpainAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 2 years and 1830+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from ZsofiaA few weekly and fortnightly slots will be opening up in the calendar soon.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

A Hungarian-born Londoner currently based in Barcelona, I am a psychologist (with a MA degree in Clinical & Health Psychology) offering therapy in English and Hungarian, mainly online.

With a background spanning hospitality, tech, diplomacy, and the arts, internationally, I bring a broad, culturally attuned perspective to my work.

Alongside my private practice, I deliver workshops for corporate and screen industry clients, facilitate therapy groups, run a psychology film club, and curate events around thought-provoking psychological topics.

🫶🏻 As your therapist, I can support you with:
I help my clients enhance self-awareness (this is a key starting point to gaining a greater sense of control), boost confidence, overcome anxiety, conquer work and career challenges, deal with attention deficit-related difficulties, regulate heavy emotions, adapt to new or changing relationships, and navigate transitions, particularly (but not exclusively) for those managing their new or not-so-new chapter of life abroad. We'll look at your specific goals and needs, and find route causes and paths towards the desired change.

🛋️ How is therapy:
This is a warm, safe, non-pathologizing and growth-oriented space where you can be (and this is very important): your most authentic self. If it doesn't come easy to you, we'll work on that too. Through open conversations and exercises, we’ll start with focusing on self-awareness, leading to those powerful "aha" moments that will kickstart the process toward change. Therapy can have multiple specific goals, but one general aim is to help you think more clearly, feel lighter, and develop resilience for lasting well-being and growth.

I speak:

EnglishHungarian

Connect with me:

Location:

08037 Barcelona, Spain

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
EFT: Emotionally focused therapyRecommended for couples or individuals who want to strengthen emotional connections in relationships by exploring feelings and attachment.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
🤝 My therapeutic style:
As an integrative therapist, I take a holistic approach, considering the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape our experiences. Challenges arise from multiple influences, right? So we address them from different angles. I incorporate elements from traditional psychoanalysis and transgenerational therapy to explore how past experiences shape you, while we (mainly) work in the present. I blend elements from Mindfulness to support relaxation and grounding, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help shift unhelpful thought patterns, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to deepen emotional understanding and explore attachment dynamics. Sessions and homework are tailored to your unique needs, combining these approaches in a way that works best for you.

📆 Recommended session frequency:
I propose starting with weekly or fortnightly sessions at a set time. As we progress, we can adjust to monthly or ad-hoc sessions, depending on your needs. When you feel ready to move forward on your own, the suggestion is to wrap up with a closing session to help you with the transition. Of course, we have busy schedules, but I'll always be here trying to offer the flexibility you need.

📃 Boring but important bits - payment & cancellation:
Sessions are privately paid and not covered by national health insurance, though some private insurers may offer coverage—please check with your provider. Please kindly note that pre-payment is required to secure your booking. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged the full session fee. (In case of emergencies, rescheduling may be offered at the therapist's discretion.)

📱 If you're on social media:
Find me on IG: @zso_psy
(But only limited social media use is advised 🙃)

Experience

14 years in practice1830+ sessions on It's ComplicatedOver 2 years at It's Complicated

PSYCHOLOGIST, COUNSELLOR
Private Practice | London & Barcelona | 2020 - current

BUSINESS PSYCHOLOGY & EAP CONSULTANT
NYUL Ltd · Freelance | online | 2023 - current

ARTS PROGRAM MANAGER
The Embassy of Hungary | London | 2019 - 2020

PROJECT MANAGER, SALES & EVENTS MANAGER
at various companies | London | 2012 - 2019

GROUP THERAPY ASSISTANT
Institute of Mental Health Pecs | Pecs, Hungary | 2011 – 2012

CLINICAL & HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN
Nephrology & Endocrinology Department, Children ́s Hospital Pecs | Pecs, Hungary | 2010 – 2011

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER
Hungary | 1996 - 2012

Education

EDUCATION
• Clinical & Health Psychology (MA summa cum laude) | University of Pecs | 2009 – 2011
• Psychology (BA) | University of Pecs | 2006 – 2009
• Digital Product Management with Agile Management (Master) | Nuclio Digital School |2022 - 2023

CERTIFICATES & TRAININGS
• EFT Attachment Science in Practice | with Sue Johnson | 2025
• Introduction to Film Psychology | with Jenny Hamilton | 2025
​• Film & Media Production Psychology | The British Psychological Society | 2024
• Advanced CBT Diploma (Level 4) | Complementary Medical Association | 2023 - 2024
• Business Psychology Diploma | Austin Peay State University | 2022
• Mental Health First Aider (Level 2) | NCFE CACHE UK | 2022

Services

Individual Session

€90 50 min Online

Individual Session

€108 50 min In-person

Couples Session

€130 1 hr 15 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Barcelona, SpainAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 2 years and 1830+ sessions on It's Complicated
Note from ZsofiaA few weekly and fortnightly slots will be opening up in the calendar soon.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

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