Scott Thorneycroft

• Stress and anxiety
• Process and sex addiction
• Self esteem support

About Scott

Scott Thorneycroft works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem and depression using Person-Centred practice combined with other therapeutic methods and creative techniques. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of experience.

Scott bases his work on Person-Centred principles, so sessions focus on building a respectful relationship and listening carefully to what the client brings. He adapts his use of other approaches and creative exercises to suit each person's situation. The emphasis is on practical conversations about what is happening now.

Typical concerns he supports include coping with life changes, body image, communication problems and feelings of emptiness. He also offers help with guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose and issues commonly reported by men. Process addictions such as pornography, exercise or gambling, and sex addiction are included in his areas of focus.

In sessions Scott aims to keep language straightforward and the work goal oriented. He helps people talk through patterns that cause distress and to identify manageable steps forward. Sessions combine listening, reflective feedback and suggested activities when these are useful.

He offers both in-person and remote work according to his own practice arrangements, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

Scott uses Person-Centred practice, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping you make sense of your thoughts. This approach suits people who want a therapist who follows the clients lead and helps them find their own responses.

He also combines Person-Centred work with additional evidence-based techniques and creative methods when helpful. Those techniques can include structured exercises to identify unhelpful patterns and practical strategies for managing stress and cravings, which can support work on anxiety, depression and addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Scott will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods collaboratively as therapy progresses. The choice of techniques is reviewed with the client rather than imposed.

Confirm the formats he currently offers before booking, as session types are arranged within his practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be useful when quieter surroundings or not being on camera help someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to make therapy more practical for everyday life.

Topics Scott lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Emptiness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Process addictions
• Sex addiction

Questions about Scott

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety and stress among his main areas of work and helps people talk through those symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Person-Centred practice alongside other therapeutic methods and creative techniques to shape sessions.

How much experience does he have?

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

Is he registered with a professional body and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

What languages are available?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.