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Sophia Jumagali, BACP

Sophia Jumagali is a counsellor who blends a person-centred outlook with practical, evidence-informed techniques.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Sophia

Sophia Jumagali is a counsellor who blends a person-centred outlook with practical, evidence-informed techniques. She uses straightforward explanations and hands-on strategies to help people manage anxiety, low mood, stress and relationship difficulties. Sessions are grounded and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

Sophia works from a handful of approaches that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - and psychodynamic ideas. She draws on mindfulness and Jungian perspectives to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of thinking and behaving.

Background and approach

The emphasis is on understanding what keeps problems going and on small changes that make a difference. Her background includes an MSc in Psychology from the University of Essex and eight years of practical experience. Sophia has supported people through grief, health-related challenges and big life transitions.

She has also worked alongside organisations such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Bupa. In sessions she aims to be warm and collaborative. Conversations move at the client’s pace, with space for emotional processing and time for learning practical coping skills.

Tasks between sessions are suggested when helpful. Sophia offers work that pays attention to culture and identity, and she helps people who face issues like low self-esteem, guilt, control struggles, or burnout. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and works with clients in English and Russian.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399703	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Sophia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small practical experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood and problems that keep repeating in daily life.

She also brings a client-centred approach that prioritises the person’s experience and pace. That means conversations follow what matters most to the client, supporting them to feel heard while exploring options for change. In addition she draws on mindfulness to teach noticing skills that reduce reactivity and help with stress and rumination.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophia treats that as a collaborative process and will discuss what methods suit the client’s goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan over time.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow fuller face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when someone prefers not to use a camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or travel, and to keep building skills between meetings.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Sophia help with?

Sophia helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also supports people coping with grief, career changes, addictions and trauma-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining client-centred conversation with practical techniques. Sessions balance emotional support and skills you can use day to day.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of issues, including bereavement, life transitions and stress-related conditions.

Is she registered with any professional body and where is she based?

Sophia is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Russian. International clients may also be supported.

What formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.