H. Sophia Spencer
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About me
Hi, I’m Sophia!
I’m a specialist social anxiety and low self-confidence psychotherapist, accredited by the BABCP.
But before that, I was a child who suffered with extreme eczema, too afraid to be seen by others. I get what it feels like when negative perception by others can be your worst fear.
Do you find yourself overthinking social interactions? Perhaps you're successful in many ways, yet anxiety stops you from living fully - declining invitations, people pleasing, trying to control your image, or feeling like an outsider.
At work, maybe you rehearse excessively before speaking in meetings or presenting. In your personal life, maybe you long for deeper connections but fear of judgment holds you back.
If you're tired of not being your authentic confident self, when you have so much to offer, together we can help you become someone who builds meaningful relationships and embraces life with authentic confidence. Someone who is not limited by low self-confidence.
I’ve devoted my career to learning everything there is to know about social anxiety, low self-confidence and low self esteem. With 6 years experience in mental health, including senior roles supervising and training other therapists in the NHS, I bring both expertise and deep understanding to my work.
I believe mental healthcare should be specialised, just like physical healthcare. You wouldn't see a general practitioner for a specific heart condition – why should mental health be different? That's why I focus exclusively on anxiety related to social anxiety, low-self confidence, self esteem and performance anxiety.
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Training, qualifications & experience
I bring 6 years of mental health experience, including 4 years delivering CBT interventions. Within the NHS, I've trained and supervised other therapists, ensuring the highest standards of care. My extensive experience allows me to offer expert, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
I use evidence-based top down therapies (working with thoughts and behaviour) such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
I may also incorporate bottom up therapies (working with the brain and body) such as Somatic Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Primary Trainings
- PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BABCP Accredited)
LONDON CBT TRAINING CENTRE - PGDip LI Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (BABCP Accredited)
UNIVERSITY OF SURREY - MSc Psychological Sciences (BPS Accredited) (Distinction)
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON - BA (Hons) Politics (Distinction)
QUEEN MARY / UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Autism and Social Anxiety
- Dating Anxiety
- Depression and Social Anxiety
- Fear of Being Seen as Stupid / Awkward
- Group Anxiety
- Interview Anxiety
- Interpersonal Anxiety
- Panic Attacks and Social Anxiety
- People Pleasing
- Performance Anxiety
- Public Speaking Anxiety
- Rejection Fear and Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence & Anxiety
- Self-Esteem Related Anxiety
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- Social Media Anxiety
- Spotlight Anxiety
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I accept WPA and Aviva insurance only at this time.
Sessions are £110.
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Further information
If you're tired of doubting yourself and feeling judged by others when you have so much to offer, together we can help you become the confident person you are inside - someone who builds meaningful relationships and embraces life with authentic confidence, free from low confidence, low self-esteem and/or social anxiety.
I provide compassionate, neuroscience informed, evidence-based CBT therapy.
Together, we work as a team. This isn't you vs the problem, it's us vs the problem.
