About Us - SMRWellbeing

Sophie Rapsey founded her private practice with the goal of fostering a healthier work-life balance while staying true to the core values she champions. This decision enabled her to dedicate more time and energy to supporting individuals on their therapeutic journeys, ensuring they receive the personalised care and attention that private practice affords.

Understanding the challenges of accessing affordable therapy, Sophie collaborates with various organisations to provide accessible options. She works with Sercleic to offer reduced therapy rates for trauma survivors and is registered with the LADZ app, which focuses on men’s mental health. Additionally, Sophie Rapsey is recognised by private health insurers, including AXA and AVIVA, and provides discounts for students. SMRWellbeing also offers a range of therapeutic avenues designed to suit various price points, and block booking sessions are available at a reduced rate to make therapy as accessible as possible.

At SMRWellbeing we can offer you a choice between founder Sophie Rapsey or Associate CBT therapist Dawn Mcfayden (remote sessions only), depending on who you feel matches what you are looking for in a therapist. Check out their bio’s below for more information…

Meet Sophie Rapsey- Founder Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Sophie is a dedicated and experienced mental health professional with extensive expertise across the substance use sector, criminal justice field, and both secondary and primary care within the NHS. With a strong foundation in psychology, she holds an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in the field, as well as a postgraduate qualification in psychological therapies. Sophie is also accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), ensuring the highest standard of therapeutic care.

Having gained valuable international experience in Bali, Sophie brings a unique and culturally informed perspective to mental health care, particularly in addressing anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), tailoring interventions to align with personal values in order to foster a supportive, empathetic, and safe space for clients.

Committed to ongoing research and professional development, Sophie has published research on care quality, constantly striving to integrate the latest evidence-based practices into therapy. With a focus on delivering the best possible care, she works collaboratively with clients to explore and address the underlying factors contributing to their mental health challenges.

Outside of work, Sophie is passionate about wellness and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Enjoying swimming, yoga, and pilates, she believes in the importance of self-care and strive to integrate these practices into everyday life for overall well-being..

Meet Dawn McFayden- Associate Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Dawn McFadyen is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health within the NHS. Her extensive background spans both primary and secondary care settings, allowing her to work effectively with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

Dawn holds a degree in Psychology with Counselling, a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in CBT to further enhance her knowledge and therapeutic practice.

Specialising in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, and related emotional challenges, Dawn uses evidence-based CBT techniques tailored to each individual’s needs. Her approach focuses on helping clients gain clarity, build effective coping strategies, and regain a sense of control in their lives.

Dawn is deeply passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing. She is committed to offering a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.

Outside of her professional life, Dawn enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, walking her dogs, cooking, practising self-care, socialising with friends, exploring new places, and unwinding in her free time.