Dr Sonia Lopes, Clinical Psychologist

BSc, Master's Degree, Doctorate

Specialist areas:

I am a specialist in Cancer and Anxiety. Working with adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems including:

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  • Anxiety
  • Other Physical Health Problems
  • Adjustment to medical treatments
  • Carer support
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder [GAD]
  • Health problems
  • Bereavement
  • Loneliness
  • Low self-esteem
  • Panic attacks
  • Stress
  • Work-related stress
  • Cancer
  • Adjustment to diagnosis
  • Adjustment to life post-medical treatment
  • Depression
  • Health anxiety
  • Health professionals support
  • Burnout
  • Low self-confidence
  • Menopause
  • Phobias
  • Career counselling

Background Information:

Hello, I am a Clinical Psychologist offering specialist therapy for people who have been diagnosed with cancer or anxiety. I work with people diagnosed with a number of medical conditions such as cancer, or cardiovascular disease. I work with relatives, professionals and patients with these conditions or who have other medical diagnoses.

I have several years of experience in treating anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, overwhelm, low self-esteem, loss, bereavement, adjustment to diagnosis, health problems.

I have training in a variety of psychological treatments such as:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness Interventions

I will provide you with treatment recommendations based on research findings and therapy success for your problem, and together we can decide what might be the best treatment for you.

I know how important it is to have someone to talk to about your experiences. Together, we can try to make sense of what has happened to you and explore coping skills to help you move forward.

Start a new chapter in your life. Book now your appointment or email me.

Qualifications:

  • Years in Practice: 16 Years
  • Training: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology / 2020
  • Membership: Health & Care Professions Council / Clinical Psychologist
  • Membership: British Psychological Society / Chartered Member
  • I have attended two PhD programmes and conducted research studies working on a number of adult oncology projects resulting in research publications.

Publications:

Koutoukidis, D. A., Beeken, R. J., Lopes, S., Knobf, M. T., & Lanceley, A. (2016). Attitudes, challenges and needs about diet and physical activity in endometrial cancer survivors: a qualitative study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 26(6), 1-33. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27324208

Koutoukidis, D. A., Lopes, Fisher, A. S., Williams, K., Croker, H., & Beeken, R. J. (2018). Lifestyle advice to cancer survivors: A qualitative study on the perspectives of health professionals. BMJ Open, 8(3), 1-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29593021/

Koutoukidis, D. A., Lopes, S., Atkins, L., Croker, H., Knobf, M. T., Lanceley, A. & Beeken, R. J. (2018). Use of intervention mapping to adapt a health behaviour change intervention for endometrial cancer survivors: The shape-up following cancer treatment program. BMC Public Health, 18(1), 415-425. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29587699/

Doctoral Thesis Lopes, S. (2020). Cancer survivors’ experiences of group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Canterbury Christ Church University, Repository. https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/

Fees:

£120 per session [50min, self-funded]

Health Insurance:

  • AXA Health
  • AVIVA
  • Cigna
  • Vitality
  • WPA

Appointments availability:

  • Mondays: 9am to 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am to 5pm
  • Friday: 9am to 5pm

For more information or to arrange an appointment:

Where to find us

67 Hilton Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS8 4HA

To book a consultation, please telephone 0800 690 6838.