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Scott Mottram

Scott Mottram

BACP United Kingdom

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Experienced BACP counsellor helping people move forward

  • Calm listening
  • Practical steps
  • Collaborative pace

About Scott

Scott Mottram helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and difficult life changes. He works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and career or parenting strains. Scott is named as a BACP counsellor and positions himself as a calm, steady presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

He creates a listening space where people can talk without judgement. He describes his way of working as integrative, drawing on different methods to suit each person rather than using one fixed model. Sessions focus on making sense of what is getting in the way and trying practical steps that fit everyday life.

Scott uses approaches that include Client-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based work and Cognitive Behavioural techniques. He aims to help people gain clarity, build coping skills and take manageable steps towards change. He talks about helping people feel more grounded and better able to face daily pressures.

With ten years of experience, Scott brings practical tools alongside listening and reflection. He offers a short, no-obligation telephone consultation to answer initial questions and see if the way he works might suit you. If you want to explore next steps he asks you to start with the website questionnaire and scheduling process.

Scott works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP as his listed credential. Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients at present.

How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, aiming to help them feel heard and recognised so they can find their own solutions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns from past relationships that affect current emotions and closeness, aiding people who struggle with trust, dependency or emotional distance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made. This is a joint process and can change over time as needs shift.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time and making it easier to have regular appointments. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight, or sessions without being on camera when that is helpful. Ask about the current session arrangements when you start the matching process so you can choose what works best for you.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Scott commonly help with?

Scott helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, addiction, sleep issues, parenting and career pressures.

What is Scott's therapeutic style like?

He offers a calm, non-judgemental listening approach and works collaboratively to pick methods that suit each person. Sessions combine understanding with practical steps to try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

Scott has around ten years of experience working with emotional and behavioural concerns. That experience informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach.

Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. There is also a free, no-obligation 20-minute telephone consultation to ask initial questions.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Scott Mottram

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