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Sophia Jumagali

BACP · United Kingdom

Experienced person-centred counsellor using practical tools

Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Session type
Online only

About Sophia

Sophia Jumagali offers a practical, person-centred approach that helps people make sense of their thoughts and feelings. She uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help clients manage anxiety, low mood, trauma-related stress and life changes. Sophia presents ideas in everyday language and focuses on simple, usable strategies.

She is identified by her BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom. With eight years of experience, Sophia blends client-centred work with cognitive-behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking.

Background and approach

Sessions often involve talking through recent events, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying short exercises between meetings. She also draws on Jungian perspectives and mindfulness to help people access deeper meaning and calm within their day-to-day life. Sophia helps people dealing with stress, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and depression.

She also supports those facing addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger and career stress. Additional focuses include OCD symptoms, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, multicultural concerns, loneliness and questions about life purpose. Practical tools are central to her work.

Clients may learn breathing and grounding techniques, thought-challenging exercises, or small behavioural experiments to test new ways of coping. Sessions balance short-term problem solving with attention to longer-term patterns that shape behaviour and relationships. Sophia works in English and Russian and accepts international clients.

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing an online matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions according to availability.

What Sophia works with

Primary focus
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief
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How Sophia works

Client-Centred Therapy

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Jungian Therapy

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Mindfulness Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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Solution-Focused Therapy

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Sessions & fees

How Sophia’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps the client name what matters most, which is useful for stress, grief and self-esteem work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises and experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic attacks and tackle unhelpful thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day-to-day challenges and then try methods that fit the person. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or the client prefers voice only. Live chat and text messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching-style contact, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on useful, real-world changes.
Session lengthTypically 50 minutes
Client agesAdults, 18 and over
FeesSubscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
InsuranceNot billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Sophia help with?
Sophia supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also works with issues like addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical, mixing cognitive-behavioural ideas with psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives. Clients can expect straightforward techniques alongside space to reflect.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of experience working with a broad range of difficulties and has supported people referred by organisations such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Bupa.
Where is Sophia based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Which languages are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered for meetings?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Russian

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