About Scott
Scott Mottram helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. He supports those dealing with grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, parenting pressures, career questions and ADHD. Scott also works with people concerned about anger, family conflict and relationship patterns that keep repeating.
Scott is a BACP counsellor with ten years' experience in the United Kingdom. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming.
How Scott works
Sessions are practical and down to earth, and aim to make everyday life feel more manageable. Scott draws on several approaches rather than one fixed model. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them.
He applies attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools are used for spotting unhelpful thinking and trying small behaviour changes. Scott keeps work straightforward and collaborative.
He listens, reflects back what he hears, and suggests practical exercises when they might help. The emphasis is on real-life changes and developing skills that people can use between sessions. People who come to Scott often want help untangling painful feelings and finding clearer ways forward.
He offers a respectful, steady approach and works at a pace that suits each person. If someone is unsure whether therapy is right, a short initial process helps decide next steps.
Scott lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Scott works with
The areas below are the ones Scott selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- 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
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Scott uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then act in line with what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can help with family problems, fatherhood issues and codependency. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, listening space where people can find their own solutions and build self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Scott works with each person to figure out which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. He may use a mix of ACT, attachment ideas and client-centred listening so the work feels relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is an issue or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief reflections and ongoing support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, family commitments and daily life while keeping the focus on meaningful change.
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