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Entry 240753United Kingdom

Scott Thorneycroft

Scott Thorneycroft, BACP

United Kingdom 3 years in practice

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BACP counsellor - stress and addictions

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  • Person-Centred approach
  • Creative methods
  • Process and sex addictions

About Scott

Scott Thorneycroft is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Sessions are informed by Person-Centred principles combined with other therapeutic and creative methods.

Scott uses a Person-Centred framework as the main organising approach. That means conversations focus on the person's concerns and pace, with the counsellor responding to what matters most in each session. He combines this with other therapeutic approaches and creative techniques depending on the issue being discussed.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns. These include body image, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, men's issues, and process and sex addictions such as porn, exercise and gambling. He will talk through difficulties, clarify what matters most, and work on practical steps the client can try between sessions.

Scott has worked in both in-person and remote settings. He places emphasis on building a stable working relationship first, then shaping sessions around the client's goals. The counsellor describes the early meetings as a time to clarify aims and try approaches that fit a person's preferences.

To begin, a person selects the matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

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How his approaches translate to online work

Person-Centred counselling focuses on listening, reflection and responding to what matters most to the client. In an online setting this typically means the counsellor follows the client's concerns, uses reflective comments and helps clarify priorities during sessions. This approach suits people who want space to explore feelings and to set the pace for conversation.

Alongside Person-Centred work, he uses other evidence-based therapeutic techniques and creative methods. These additional techniques can include focused problem-solving, behavioural strategies, or creative exercises to address issues such as anxiety, addictions or low mood. Each technique aims to give practical steps a person can try between sessions to test what helps.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will review goals, discuss preferences and suggest approaches that fit the client's needs. That collaborative planning helps to shape sessions as work progresses.

Session formats should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific supported formats. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addiction

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Scott focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and men's issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

Person-Centred principles guide his work, with the counsellor responding to the client's concerns and pace. He also uses other therapeutic and creative methods alongside that core approach.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of counselling experience working in both in-person and remote settings.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK see him?

He does not currently accept international clients.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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

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