Hi, I'm Sophie Frost a psychotherapist, coach, writer and founder of The Primrose Practice (Berlin and London) with over 10 years experience working in the field of recovery and mental health.
From early in life, I’ve been drawn to the deeper questions: how we heal, how we grow, and how we make sense of our lives in the face of loss and change. My own experiences navigating profound transitions and identity shifts have given me not just professional expertise, but a lived understanding of the work I now do with others. This is not simply a profession to me — it’s a calling.
I completed my clinical training and Master’s degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the world-renowned Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust in London, known for producing some of the most rigorous and reflective practitioners in the field. Since 2011, I have led The Primrose Practice in Berlin, working exclusively in English with individuals and couples seeking insightful, life-changing work. Clients come to me when the challenges they face require more than a standard therapeutic approach but rather a space of discretion, clarity, and real human connection.
The first step is an initial call to see whether we’re a good fit. From there, we decide together whether psychotherapy, or a blend of psychotherapy and coaching, will best support you. My work draws on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment Theory, and Neurobiology — integrating depth-oriented exploration with practical strategies when needed.
We meet weekly, either virtually or in my Berlin office. This regular rhythm allows us to move beneath the surface, exploring the repetitive groans and shifting frequencies of the “whale song within.” For some, a period of focused, goal-oriented coaching can complement the deeper therapeutic process, especially when improving day-to-day functioning is a pressing need.
Beneath the immediacy of symptoms and crises, each of us carries an inner story — sometimes buried, sometimes unreachable for good reason. Together, we work to uncover and understand these histories, allowing forgotten parts of the self to emerge, grief to transform, and the healing power of human connection to be felt.
My practice is rooted in rigorous clinical training, extensive personal work, and a commitment to remaining at the forefront of the field. I continually refine my approach, integrating the most effective and emerging modalities — including my current advanced training in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy — to offer clients work that is both deeply grounded and on the leading edge of psychological innovation.
The Primrose Practice (Berlin and London) 2011 - Present Founder, Coach, Writer and Psychotherapist A private international practice in London and Berlin specialising in mental health treatment and psychoeducation. Online and in person.
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation 2009-2011 MA Psychodynamic Psychotherapy An NHS public mental health foundation in North London specialising in talking therapies.
The Recover Clinic (London) April 2009- July-2012 Senior Therapist An outpatient clinic specialising in the treatment of eating disorders.
Life Works Community (London) June 2007-Feb 2009 Clinical Support A treatment centre specialising in addiction and other severe mental health related issues.
Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie- Berlin Gesundheitsamt MA in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust Executive Functioning Coach Certificate-Connections in Mind Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy-The Minster Center