TAILORED THERAPY FOR LASTING CHANGE
Dr Sophie
Hi, I’m Dr. Sophie Shapter, a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals to explore and understand their thoughts and emotions, and to work towards positive change. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various education and healthcare settings. I have eight years experience working with individuals facing a wide variety of mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental differences. My specific interests and expertise lie in anxiety, phobias, OCD, trauma, autism and ADHD. My approach is always compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to the unique needs of each person I support. I mostly offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to help support my clients to understand their difficulties and support them to challenge the maintaining thoughts and behaviours that may be present.
Starting Therapy
I understand that deciding to start therapy can be daunting, and even sending an email or making a phone call can sometimes feel overwhelming. Many of the people I work with have told me that it took them a while to seek help and support, and that they felt nervous about what therapy, and the therapist, might be like.
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Initial Consultation
I initially offer a free 30 minute consultation call to gather some understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, and answer any questions you may have. Therapy is most effective when a client and therapist can develop a rapport, and a trusting relationship. For me, this is fundamental, which is why an initial call is so valuable. You can decide after this whether you would like to go ahead with an assessment.
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Initial Assessment
I will need to complete an initial psychology assessment prior to therapy sessions starting. This is to ensure I can gain a more in-depth understanding of the difficulties and what the best treatment for you would be, for example, cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion focussed therapy, or perhaps more of a counseling approach.
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Start Therapy
Following this, I usually recommend weekly therapy sessions initially, but this is something we can discuss to ensure your sessions can fit around your schedule.
Prices
Initial Consultation Call
Free
Initial Psychological Assessment
£180
Psychological Therapy session
£110
Fees for other services, such as letters or reports, is based on the time it takes your Clinical Psychologist to write the document or perform the service.
Cancellations
When an appointment is made, this time is reserved exclusively for you. A full 48 hours is required for cancellation. Cancellations less than 48 hours will incur the full cost. This is because 48 hours may allow me to offer the appointment time to other clients.
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