Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect 01572 498990

Many people come to me wanting to feel understood, less overwhelmed, and free from the weight of trauma, shame, loss, or persistent self‑criticism. If you’re struggling with sadness, worry, difficult relationships, complex problems or long‑standing emotional pain, I offer a safe compassionate space to explore what’s happening, make sense of your experiences, and support to move forwards with greater confidence, resilience, kindness and clarity.
I offer bespoke therapy tailored to your unique needs, drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy, ACT, and CBT. Sessions online or in person can ease anxiety, low mood, and self‑criticism, support developing a better relationship with yourself, build resilience, prevent relapse, and bring clarity to difficult decisions.
Taking the first step can feel daunting. I offer a no‑obligation consultation where you can talk openly, ask questions, and get a sense of whether therapy feels right for you. You’re welcome to meet with me online from home or in my Devon clinic.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew now - 01572 498990
Let's Connect 01572 498990

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £130
Payment Methods
Bank transferInsurance
- Aviva
- AXA PPP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Nuffield Health
- Vitality
- WPA
Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Email me or call with questions - 01572 498990
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Psychological Society Sophie Louise Mayhew
- In Practice for 30 years
- Doctorate in clinical psychology, Dclinpsy, Graduated 2003
- Certificate from Cardiff University Civil Litigation / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from University of Sussex in Experimental Psychology (BSc (hons)) BSc (hons) Experimental Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Email me or call with questions - 01572 498990
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Psychosis
Expertise
- Armed Forces
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- self critical thinking
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- shame
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Email me or call with questions - 01572 498990
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Trauma Focused
Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Email me or call with questions - 01572 498990
Location
Additional Location
Nuffield Plymouth hospital
Derriford
Plymouth PL6
01572 498990
Dr Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Take the first step to help. Call now - 01572 498990