- Practical coping tools
- Mindfulness and CBT
- English and Russian
About Sophia
Sophia Jumagali is a counsellor who works from a client-centred perspective. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. Sophia uses straightforward language and practical ideas to help people feel steadier and more able to cope.
She has eight years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas alongside Client-Centered Therapy and mindfulness techniques. Sophia explains how patterns of thinking affect mood and offers simple tools to interrupt unhelpful cycles.
People come to Sophia for a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, self-esteem problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger. She also supports those facing career change, compassion fatigue, bereavement, and the practical strains of life transitions. Sessions aim to combine emotional understanding with down-to-earth strategies.
Sophia pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns and can work with people who speak English or Russian. She also addresses more specific difficulties such as panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, seasonal affective disorder and social anxiety. The focus is on helping each person find what works for them.
Her style is collaborative rather than directive. Clients can expect help to set goals, try small experiments between sessions, and reflect on what helps. To start, readers follow the site process to match with a therapist, then arrange sessions according to availability.
How therapy approaches guide online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflective feedback so people feel heard and can explore what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers clear, practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking and low mood, and helps people test out new ways of coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, mixing approaches as needed. This is done together, taking into account personal goals, daily routines and what feels manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, check the site process to confirm the session options offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, childcare or travel, and some formats can be useful for shorter check-ins or when you prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tools and exercises for online use so practical skills can still be practised between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus issues like addictions, low self-esteem and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her main style is client-centred, using empathy and collaboration, combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and mindfulness techniques to offer practical help.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience and draws on neuroscience-informed thinking alongside psychotherapy approaches to help people manage emotions and build coping skills.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian to accommodate different language needs.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm details and suitability during the initial matching process.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin sessions?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.