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Sophie Shapter
PsychD
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Sophie Shapter

PsychD

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London SW19
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Hi, I’m Sophie, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in anxiety, OCD, phobias and trauma. Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed by worry, intrusive thoughts, or patterns they can’t seem to break. You might find yourself overthinking, avoiding situations, replaying conversations, or feeling stuck in cycles of fear or self-criticism. Together we can find you some relief, but also explore and understand why this is happening and how to change it.
I offer evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific difficulties. I specialise in anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias and trauma, and also support people experiencing burnout, stress and low mood. Our work is both compassionate and practical to help you understand how patterns developed, what maintains them, and build tools to create meaningful change.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and many people I work with say it took time to reach out. You don’t need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to begin. If you’re considering taking that step, you’re very welcome to get in touch to arrange a brief call to see whether working together feels right.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

London SW19

Dereham NR19

My website
I offer online therapy to individuals on the weekday evenings to work around my clients busy school or work schedules.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Phobias 
£110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Sophie Shapter
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

London SW19

Dereham NR19

My website
I offer online therapy to individuals on the weekday evenings to work around my clients busy school or work schedules.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Phobias 
£110 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £110

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Insurance

  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Bupa
  • Vitality
  • WPA
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I send invoices to my clients after each session if they are funding therapy themselves. I tend to start with an initial 90 minute assessment for £180, and charge £110 for hourly sessions thereafter. I also work with the health insurance providers listed on my profile which clients find helpful.
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Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I send invoices to my clients after each session if they are funding therapy themselves. I tend to start with an initial 90 minute assessment for £180, and charge £110 for hourly sessions thereafter. I also work with the health insurance providers listed on my profile which clients find helpful.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from University of East Anglia Sophie Shapter

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Cambridge in (MPhil) Masters in Psychology and Education / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from Royal Holloway, University of London in (BSc) Psychology, Development and Developmental Disorders / 2017
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I have over 8 years of exproence working with young people and adults across mental health and education settings. I did my undergrad degree in Psychology at Royal Holloway, and my masters at Cambridge University in Psychology and Education. I completed my Clinical Psychology Doctorate at UEA.
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Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I have over 8 years of exproence working with young people and adults across mental health and education settings. I did my undergrad degree in Psychology at Royal Holloway, and my masters at Cambridge University in Psychology and Education. I completed my Clinical Psychology Doctorate at UEA.
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PsychD
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Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Phobias

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Emetophobia
  • Life Coaching
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
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During our first few sessions we will explore the difficulties you are facing to build a more in-depth understanding of what's going on, and how we can work towards positive change. I usually recommend weekly therapy sessions initially to get the most out of our work together and achieve your goals. We will work at your pace to get change.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
During our first few sessions we will explore the difficulties you are facing to build a more in-depth understanding of what's going on, and how we can work towards positive change. I usually recommend weekly therapy sessions initially to get the most out of our work together and achieve your goals. We will work at your pace to get change.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

2 Endorsements

Dr Lefteris Kipoulas
Dr Lefteris Kipoulas
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Sophie is an exceptional clinical psychologist with deep empathy and ability to foster trust with clients and colleagues. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her clinical work and demonstrates unwavering dedication to ethical and compassionate care.
Dr Natalia Fagbemi
Dr Natalia Fagbemi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Sophie is a fantastic clinical psychologist. She is warm, knowledgable, and non judgemental. She creates a safe space in which clients are fully supported to achieve their goals for therapy. She works flexibly both online and face to face.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I most often use CBT in my practice. CBT is an effective treatment for identifying and changing unhelpful and behaviors, addressing issues like depression, anxiety and phobias. It connects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping individuals recognize negative patterns, restructure thoughts, engage in meaningful activities, conduct behavioral experiments, and develop coping strategies.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I most often use CBT in my practice. CBT is an effective treatment for identifying and changing unhelpful and behaviors, addressing issues like depression, anxiety and phobias. It connects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, helping individuals recognize negative patterns, restructure thoughts, engage in meaningful activities, conduct behavioral experiments, and develop coping strategies.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

London SW19

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Additional Location

Dereham NR19

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I offer online therapy to individuals on the weekday evenings to work around my clients busy school or work schedules.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD
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I offer online therapy to individuals on the weekday evenings to work around my clients busy school or work schedules.
Photo of Sophie Shapter, PsychD
Sophie Shapter
PsychD