Sabina Jugurnauth, ACA

Sabina Jugurnauth is an ACA counsellor who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression and midlife change. She communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps that can ease day-to-day struggle. Sabina speaks English and French and brings six years of clinical experience to her practice.

Clients can expect a collaborative approach where their priorities set the agenda. Sabina uses conversation to uncover repeated patterns and then introduces simple tools to manage symptoms. She guides people to improve sleep, reduce stress, and regain confidence in decision-making.

Her work includes supporting people affected by domestic and family violence, chronic pain and road accident trauma. She also supports those facing major life transitions, caregiving pressures and cancer-related adjustment. When relationship conflict is present, Sabina aims to help partners move from arguing to clearer connection.

Sabina combines talking therapies with structured techniques. She draws from client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas and emotion-focused methods to tailor sessions to each person. Narrative and existential perspectives are woven in to help people make meaning of change.

Sabina completed a Master in Psychotherapy and Counselling at Western Sydney University and holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Mauritius. She is currently completing an MA in Psychology (Clinical). Her style is warm, direct and focused on helping people take manageable steps forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarifies their goals when they face stress, grief or relationship strain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises and straightforward tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems because it gives daily strategies to test and use.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and attachment patterns in relationships. It can help partners reconnect and learn new ways of responding to conflict or hurt.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, then tailor a mix of methods to fit the person's needs. That way the work stays practical and goal-oriented.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also can support continuity of care during life transitions, while the therapist and client work together to find approaches that suit day-to-day life.