Scott Mottram, BACP
Scott Mottram helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and the strain of life changes.
About Scott
Scott Mottram helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and the strain of life changes. He supports those coping with anger, sleep problems, addiction concerns, grief and issues around self‑esteem. Scott also works with people dealing with family and parenting worries, career decisions and questions linked to ADHD and attachment.
Scott uses a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens first and asks straightforward questions to clarify what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, useful steps you can try between meetings. He aims to make the work feel manageable rather than overwhelming. His way of working draws on several therapeutic approaches.
Scott blends ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and client‑centred listening. He also uses attachment‑informed ideas and emotion‑focused methods when these fit a persons needs. With ten years of experience, Scott has supported people through loss, trauma, relationship strain and times of feeling stuck.
He brings calm, practical guidance and keeps the conversation grounded in what you want to change. The goal is clearer thinking and better coping day to day. Scott is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He works from the United Kingdom and carries out sessions in English. Practical arrangements are discussed at first contact so you know what to expect.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410394 | September 2026 |
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Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, 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
Ways of working Scott names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches that shape online therapy
Scott commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. ACT focuses on identifying what matters to you and building actions that match those values, while cognitive behavioural approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teach practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.He also draws on attachment‑based ideas to understand how early relationships influence current patterns, especially around closeness and trust. These approaches are used together to tailor sessions to each person's needs and goals, so the work fits your situation rather than forcing a single method.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will talk with you about your goals, try methods that might suit you and adjust the plan as you go. This collaborative process helps you see what feels useful and what can be changed to improve everyday coping.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. Video brings face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be shorter check-ins, and messaging options allow ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats give flexibility while keeping the focus on practical progress and accessible support from registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Scott focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and sleep problems, and also helps with grief, addictions, family and parenting worries, career questions and ADHD related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Scott works in a straightforward, listening-led way and focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to be manageable and geared towards what the person wants to change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Scott has ten years of experience working with a range of emotional and life difficulties including trauma, relationship strain and periods of feeling stuck.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does he offer?
Scott offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.