Dr Sophie Raymont

About me

I am a Health and Care Professionals (HCPC) registered Clinical Psychologist, which means I am trained to Doctorate level in CBT, systemic and psychodynamic therapy for a range of mental health difficulties.   

I offer CBT and psychodynamic therapy for adults and children/young people  for anxiety, panic, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, attachment difficulties and trauma. My work with young people under 14 years of age typically has at least some parental involvement and support alongside individual child sessions. I also offer therapeutic space for individuals querying neurodiversity in themselves or their children (developmental history, pre-diagnostic assessment screening, psycho-education). 

Alongside my private practice, I work in a central London NHS specialist service for adults who experience intense emotions that impact their relationships, typically in the context of developmental/attachment trauma (sometimes referred to as 'personality disorder'). Working in the NHS means I am continuously developing my expertise and knowledge whilst working alongside other highly skilled mental health professionals as part of a team. Prior to this role I worked for many years in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health services. 

I also offer a bespoke multi-disciplinary intervention (physiotherapy alongside psychological therapy sessions) for people managing physical health difficulties, chronic pain, and adjustment to life post-surgery. The focus of this work is to help people live a rich and meaningful life, in spite of the difficulties they may face as a result of their health condition. 

I accept most health insurance providers. 

My approach

People come to therapy for a broad range of reasons; there may be an acute feeling of distress, a general sense of being unfulfilled and that there must be more to life, or a desire to enhance self-understanding and awareness. 

I offer short-term therapy focused on a specific concern (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), or more exploratory and open-ended therapy (Psychodynamic Therapy). We will agree together during our assessment sessions which approach would be best suited to your individual needs. 

My personal approach as a therapist is warm, empathic and direct. I believe therapy is most beneficial when honest and authentic reflections are exchanged by both therapist and client. We will aim to create a warm, compassionate and truthful framework to allow you to fully explore yourself with another. I aim to help clients identify and connect with elements of their life that energise and fulfil them, and to move away from unhelpful patterns that drain them. 

Coming to therapy

The idea of coming to therapy can be daunting. I understand this and actively consider and work with the mix of feelings that can arise during the process of therapy. 

Finding a therapist who is the 'right fit' is vital. I offer a free initial 15 minutes phone-call or Zoom meeting, at no cost or obligation to commit to therapy from you, to allow you to ask questions and see if we think we could work together. 

If after this phone-call we decide we could be a good therapy fit, we will work together to build a detailed understanding of what has brought you to therapy, what patterns keep the difficulties going, and from this, goals for treatment in order to bring about observable change in your life. 

Discounts are available for students, NHS staff and those on lower income - please ask when making your initial enquiry.