Sophia Shepherd
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About me
Welcome and thank you for choosing my page.
As someone who works in therapy and has a therapist, I understand the importance of the therapeutic space in navigating life's issues. It can be very overwhelming to find the right therapist for you and I hope my page supports you in your journey.
I am a NHS trained clinician with over 15 years of mental health and wellbeing experience across a variety of settings. My career has included Service Manager of a Children’s health and wellbeing transformation service, CAMHS Clinical Team Manager, Organisational Consultant, Trainer and clinical supervisor. These diverse experiences have deepened my understanding of mental health and wellbeing across different contexts. Over the years I have supported many children and adults managing a wide range of psychological concerns and I approach with compassion, empathy, experience and knowledge.
I offer a range of services and have particular interests in the following areas:
- Individual, relationship and group dynamics focusing on attachment and narcissism traits.
- Work and stress coaching.
- Organisational consultancy focusing on leadership.
- ADHD assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support.
- Bespoke therapeutic packages of support including psychological testing for areas of attachment and stress.
What I offer:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
- Psychotherapy.
- EMDR therapy.
- ADHD Diagnosis and assessment.
- ADHD post diagnostic support.
- Organisational consultancy and coaching.
- Bespoke therapeutic individual packages of support.
Why come to see me:
- Short-term therapy to help you deal practically with what is causing your difficulties.
- Medium - Long-term therapy to address issues that have been bothering you for a long time.
- ADHD assessment.
- ADHD post diagnostic support strategies to help you better manage ADHD.
- Work and stress coaching and therapy to support better functioning at work.
- Organisational consultancy - sessions to improve team performance, dynamics, recruitment and retention of staff.
- Bespoke individual packages of therapeutic support to suit your needs.
What you can expect:
I am interested in patterns you may have noticed about yourself or that others have noticed about you. I will think with you about how they may have developed and how they may be getting in the way of you being the best version of yourself with a specific focus on attachment dynamics.
I offer a free-15 minute consultation so please contact me to arrange.
My experience:
- I am a Doctoral student working towards my PHD with a specific focus on the impact of work on individuals wellbeing and organisational functioning.
- I am a registered counsellor and hold an accredited certificate as a Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
- I am a qualified ADHD assessor with UKAAN and can formally diagnose ADHD.
- I am a qualified IAPT supervisor specifically working with low intensity Anxiety and Depression interventions in CBT.
- I am a qualified Social Worker and have experience with assessment and analysis.
- I have a broad range of mental health experience including senior leadership and service transformation, NHS consultant, managing a CAMHS Team and delivering individual Psychotherapy.with children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity and/or a combination of all.
- I have many years of experience working with adults who have a range of depression, anxiety and/neurodiverse challenges with specific focus on relationships and the impact on work functioning.
Referrals:
- I accept self-referrals from individuals or organisations and referrals from BUPA, VITALITY or other insurance providers.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Doctoral student working towards my PHD focusing on the impact of work on individuals.
I am awaiting completion of my MA in Organisational Consultancy (2026).
I am a qualified ADHD assessor having trained with UKAAN.
I am an EMDR clinician.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor having completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Additionally I have trained as a Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) completing a Post Graduate Diploma at Kings College London (KCL).
I have completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Young Person IAPT Supervision (CYP-IAPT Supervision) and provide supervision for counsellors, CBT therapists and those who work in a CBT informed way with children and young people.
Since 2011, I have been a qualified Social Worker having studied a Masters Award (MA) at Goldsmiths, University of London. I am registered with the General Social Care Council and am a full member with the British Association of Social Work (BASW).
I have a Bachelors of Science (BSc) Degree in Psychology which I obtained in 2008 from Goldsmiths University of London.
I have over 15 years experience working and attending trainings within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in several NHS trusts in London and currently work within CAMHS in a strategic level. I have worked in multiple Local Authorities in London and with charity organisations such as MIND. Some trainings include:
- Certificate - Brief Solution Focused Practice
- Certificate - Systemic Therapy
- Certificate - Non Violent Resistance (NVR)
- Certificate - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Freedom Programme Training
- Mentalization-Based Treatment for Families
- Tree of Life Narrative Therapy
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Most problems co-exist with other difficulties so please do get in touch if you would like to discuss your specific difficulties with me.
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Session fees start at £75 and are dependent on the service being provided.
For bespoke packages of support that includes psychological testing and tailored therapy I offer blocks of 4, 1 hour sessions at £125 per session or a one off session for £150. Please contact me for more information.
I work with BUPA and AXA insurance providers who will cover for some of your sessions if you have a membership with them.
I offer concessions available for counselling students and those on low incomes dependent on availability.
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Further information
I have an up to date DBS record and continually keep this updated on a yearly basis. I adhere to my code of ethics with both the BACP and BABCP and keep myself clinically and professionally relevant in relation to attending workshops and further trainings.
