Scott Mottram
Practical, calm counselling for daily struggles
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About Scott
Scott Mottram helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and difficult life changes. He offers support for grief, sleep problems, parenting strains, career questions and ADHD. Scott is a BACP counsellor with ten years of practice in the United Kingdom.
He aims for a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding what keeps problems going and trying out small, practical steps to feel steadier day to day.
Background and approach
Scott listens for each person’s priorities and adjusts the approach to fit their situation. Scott uses a blend of well-known methods rather than a single technique. He draws on cognitive behavioural approaches to notice and shift unhelpful thinking, and acceptance-based ideas to build tolerance for difficult feelings.
Attachment-focused ideas and emotionally-focused work are used where relationships and connection matter. In practical terms he will help you spot patterns, set achievable goals and try interventions between sessions. The work is collaborative - you decide what feels right and what to try next.
Scott also offers a short pre-therapy telephone consultation for people who want to ask questions before committing. Over ten years he has worked with a wide range of concerns tied to family life, identity and day-to-day functioning. He explains professional details simply and helps people move from feeling stuck to having clearer, manageable steps forward.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 410394
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Scott's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Scott works with
Everything Scott lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Scott lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Scott works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit your needs and goals. Together you can try different techniques and decide what feels most helpful as the work evolves.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for brief check-ins when a longer appointment is hard to manage. It also lets you use techniques in the environments where challenges occur, and supports consistent work even when life is busy.
Questions and answers
What problems does Scott work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. Additional areas include grief, sleep issues, parenting, ADHD and family-related concerns.
What is Scott's therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He listens and then suggests tools to try between sessions, adapting methods to each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Scott has ten years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties. That background informs a down-to-earth approach.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
Scott is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Scott?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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