Sophie has over 30 years’ experience of general practice in the UK and Australia. She grew up in the north of England and graduated from Newcastle University in 1986 before moving to London to complete her GP training. She spent a few years working as a general medical officer in Zimbabwe and with Karen refugees on the Thai Burmese border. She returned to London to study for an MPH and went on to work for 10 years as a GP partner in South London. In 2008 she moved to Melbourne with her Australian husband and young children and worked in the Yarra Valley for 5 years supporting the local community traumatised by the bushfires of 2009. She has been working in Fitzroy since 2014. Sophie believes in holistic patient-centred care, enjoys offering continuation of care and feels honoured to work with and learn from her patients over time.

She enjoys getting out into the country – cycling and hiking, and loves a good book, theatre going, live music and cinema.