Sabina Jugurnauth, ACA

Sabina Jugurnauth is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship problems, caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and issues such as abandonment, attachment and body image.

Sabina uses a collaborative way of working. She treats each person as the expert in their own life and helps them set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps, coping skills and clearer communication rather than long lectures. The aim is to make changes that feel doable day to day.

Her background includes a Master in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Western Sydney University and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Mauritius. She is also completing an MA in Psychology (Clinical). Over six years she has worked with people impacted by family and domestic violence, chronic pain and road accidents, among other issues.

In sessions Sabina may clarify patterns that keep people stuck and offer techniques to manage sleep, stress and low mood. She also uses approaches that look at emotions and relationships to help couples rebuild connection. Therapy often involves telling and reworking personal stories to make sense of difficult experiences.

People who choose Sabina can expect a warm, practical approach. She aims to help clients develop personal strategies and a clearer sense of direction. Sessions are offered in English and French and are based in Australia.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own experience and aims to create a trusting, supportive space where people can explore feelings and make their own choices; it is useful for coping with life changes and building self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment in relationships, helping partners recognise and respond to underlying feelings to restore connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and will adapt methods as therapy progresses. Decisions about techniques are made together so the approach fits the person's needs.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking as specifics are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support ongoing work when coping with health challenges, since sessions are easier to schedule around medical appointments or caregiver duties.