About Us
Understanding your story. Finding brighter ways together.
Brighter Ways Psychology was founded to provide thoughtful, personalised psychological support to children, young people, families, and adults. Grounded in compassion and clinical expertise, the service offers a space where individuals feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward with clarity and confidence.
About
Dr Sophie Foster is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist who completed her doctoral training at the University of Liverpool. She currently works within the NHS in a specialist service for children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities who also experience complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Sophie has a background in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Her clinical practice is informed by a range of evidence-based models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
She is experienced working with neurodiverse children and young people, and offers thoughtful, family-focused support to help parents and carers better understand and respond to their child’s individual needs. Sophie’s approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centred, with a strong commitment to tailoring therapy to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
