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Sabina Jugurnauth

Sabina Jugurnauth, ACA

Australia

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ACA counsellor - Life purpose and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship conflict
  • Grief and loss

About Sabina

Sabina Jugurnauth is an ACA counsellor with six years' clinical experience. She holds a Master in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Mauritius. Sabina works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and life changes, and she lists life purpose as a focus area.

She uses clear, practical methods rather than jargon. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practising skills for better coping. Sabina draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural and emotionally focused methods to address thinking, feeling and interaction problems.

Her work also covers issues that often come with major life transitions. This includes support for people dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver strain, bereavement, divorce and blended family difficulties. She has experience with people affected by family and domestic violence and road accident trauma.

Sabina describes the client as the expert in their life and positions herself as a collaborator. Therapy focuses on setting practical goals, testing new behaviours and developing techniques to manage stress and sleep problems. She also works with people to improve communication and rebuild connection in close relationships.

She offers sessions in English and French. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Sabina often uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a clear picture of what matters to the client and to prioritise their goals. This approach focuses on listening carefully and helping people make decisions that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical experiments to change behaviour and mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify core emotions and improve how they connect with others, which is useful for relationship strain and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabina discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may mix approaches over time as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into weekly life, for example by allowing shorter check-ins, avoiding travel time, or using audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Sabina frames online work around practical needs such as scheduling, communication style and whether more skills practice between sessions would help.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, French

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression and coping with life changes, including issues like chronic illness and caregiver stress.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

She works collaboratively to identify patterns, set practical goals and teach coping skills such as sleep strategies and stress management techniques.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Master in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Mauritius, and has six years' experience.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed as ACA and practices in Australia.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and French.

Can people outside Australia work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start a first session?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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