A warm, safe space to make sense of things.
I’m Dr Sophie Schimmel, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adults and adolescents, offering therapy that is gentle, collaborative and built around you.
Reaching out is often the hardest part. You don’t need to have the right words, we can find them together, at your pace.
At a glance
- Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol)
- Registered with the HCPC and the BPS
- Extensive NHS, charity and private practice experience
- Works with adults and adolescents
- Doctoral specialism in relationships, communication, parenting & divorce
- Sessions in North West London or online
Kindness at the centre of therapy
I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard. My aim is to offer a safe, supportive space, built on warmth, respect and acceptance, where you can explore what’s going on without judgement.
I have worked across the NHS, the charity sector and private practice, including in a specialist infectious diseases clinic at the Royal Free Hospital. My doctoral research focused on relationships, communication, parenting and divorce.
Whatever has brought you here, whether it’s something specific or a feeling that’s hard to name, I’ll work with you to understand it and to find a way forward that feels right for you.
Support with what matters to you
People come to therapy for many reasons. These are some of the areas I most often work with.
Anxiety & stress
Worry, panic and feeling overwhelmed: understanding what drives them and finding calmer ground.
Low mood & depression
Gentle support when life feels heavy, flat or hard to engage with.
Trauma & PTSD
Working safely with difficult experiences so they hold less power over the present.
Relationships & family
Communication difficulties, family dynamics, parenting and the impact of separation or divorce.
Self-esteem & identity
Shame, stigma, sexuality and self-acceptance: building a kinder relationship with yourself.
Health & illness
The emotional impact of infectious diseases and long-term health conditions.
Tailored to you, never one-size-fits-all
My work is grounded in Systemic and Humanistic frameworks, which means I pay attention both to you as a whole person and to the relationships and contexts around you.
I also draw on tools from a range of evidence-based therapies. We’ll start with an initial consultation and decide together what’s likely to be most helpful.
Therapy is a collaboration. You are the expert on your own life; my role is to walk alongside you with care, curiosity and skill.
Dr Sophie SchimmelWhat happens next
Get in touch
Send a short message using the form below. You only need to share as much as you feel comfortable with.
Free phone call
We’ll have a relaxed, no-obligation chat about what’s brought you here and whether working together feels right.
Begin sessions
We agree on an approach and a rhythm that suits you, in person in North West London or online.
Clear and simple
Initial telephone consultation
A chance to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit, with no commitment.
Therapy session
In person in North West London or online via secure video.
I also work with a number of health insurance providers, and fees can be adjusted accordingly. Please get in touch to check whether your insurer is covered.
Where I’ve worked
Let’s talk
If you’d like to arrange a free initial call, or simply have a question, please get in touch. I’ll reply as soon as I can, usually within two working days.