Sophia Jumagali, BACP

Sophia Jumagali is a counsellor who blends practical thinking with a person-centred outlook. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand their thoughts and everyday habits. Sophia aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for managing stress, anxiety and low mood.

She focuses on concrete skills as well as the patterns that shape feelings. Sessions often include ways to spot unhelpful thinking, try new behaviours and build habits that support calm and clearer thinking. The work is offered with curiosity and without judgement.

Her background includes an MSc in Psychology from Essex University and eight years of practice working with people facing grief, relationship strain, addictions, bereavement and life changes. Sophia has also supported people living with obsessive thoughts, panic, seasonal mood changes and challenges around self-worth and intimacy.

Sophia uses a mix of client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic reflection. This means she balances practical tools with attention to past patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions aim to be collaborative and tailored to what each person needs.

She speaks English and Russian and has worked with individuals connected to health and workplace organisations. Prospective clients are invited to think about what they want from therapy and how changing everyday habits and thought patterns could help them feel steadier and more confident.

Approach-driven online work for thoughts and habits

Sophia combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to focus on thinking and everyday routines. CBT involves spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them and trying small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Client-centred therapy offers supportive listening and helps people feel heard while they find their own solutions.

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice repeating patterns from the past that affect present choices. That gentle exploration can help people understand why certain habits reappear and how to change them. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process and Sophia will work with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, allow for regular check-ins and reduce travel time. Others prefer shorter phone check-ins or video sessions for face-to-face conversation; confirm what is available and Sophia will help arrange a pattern of sessions that suits daily routines and therapeutic aims.