- CBT and mindfulness
- Helps with panic
- BACP registered
About Sophia
Sophia Jumagali is a counsellor who uses a person-centred and evidence-informed approach. She combines simple, practical techniques with an interest in how the brain works. Sessions focus on helping people feel calmer, more confident and better able to cope day to day.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to make sense of current problems and recurring patterns. That mix helps when anxiety or panic make everyday life feel hard. Sophia also uses mindfulness practices to teach breathing and grounding skills that can lower physical symptoms of panic and stress.
Her eight years of practice include supporting people through grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns and life changes. She has worked with clients affected by bereavement and health challenges, and with people who identify as neurodivergent. Work is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on building skills that transfer into daily routines.
Sophia holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She blends scientific explanations about the brain with person-centred listening so clients feel heard and understood. Sessions aim to build coping skills, increase self-belief and reduce overwhelming thoughts and sensations.
People who want to start will find a calm, respectful space to talk things through. The process begins by identifying what matters most and then setting simple, realistic steps to make life more manageable.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience by listening without judgement and following the client's lead. It can help people feel heard and more able to explore difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety and panic to reduce avoidance and manage worrying thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try techniques together to see what fits. That collaborative process means methods are adapted to the person's needs rather than applying one fixed style.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a quicker check-in during a work break. They also let techniques such as breathing exercises and mindfulness be practised in everyday settings so skills can transfer into daily routines. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor frequency and length of sessions to match practical needs and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sophia help with?
She supports people with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief and relationship difficulties among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with practical CBT techniques and mindfulness exercises to teach coping strategies for distressing symptoms.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience working with people facing bereavement, health-related challenges and neurodivergent experiences.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Does she accept clients outside the UK?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.