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Scott Thorneycroft

Scott Thorneycroft, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - life purpose and addictions

  • Person-Centred approach
  • Life purpose discussions
  • Addiction support

About Scott

Scott Thorneycroft is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice experience. He works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Scott also offers help around body image, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and men's issues.

Scott uses Person-Centred principles as his starting point and blends them with other therapeutic methods and creative techniques. In sessions he focuses on building a trusting relationship so clients can talk through what matters most to them. He aims to make conversations straightforward and focused on practical next steps rather than medical or diagnostic labels.

Sessions tend to be conversational and paced to each person. Scott listens to what is most important and works with clients to identify small, manageable changes. He pays attention to how feelings show up in daily life and links that to clearer choices about work, relationships and wellbeing.

For people feeling stuck after a life change, Scott helps clarify values and options without pressuring for a particular outcome. He also offers support for process and sex-related addictions, and for men wanting a place to talk about identity and expectations. He encourages clients to bring concrete problems and everyday examples to sessions.

Before booking, clients are invited to check the current session formats and scheduling options. The therapist works in English and does not take international clients at this time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Person-Centred practice places the relationship first. Online sessions keep the focus on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of what they are feeling and decide on next steps. This approach suits people who need a calm space to talk through confusion, life changes or issues around identity.

Scott also combines Person-Centred work with other evidence-based techniques and creative methods. Evidence-based techniques often include structured ways of identifying unhelpful patterns and testing small changes in daily life. Creative methods can mean using writing, imagery or practical exercises to help someone map values and choices when life purpose feels unclear.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and adjust what they do based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and how sessions should be structured.

The biography indicates experience in both in-person and remote settings, but it does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make fitting therapy around work and family easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time, which helps people keep therapy practical alongside everyday commitments.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus areas such as body image, loneliness and life purpose.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

He uses Person-Centred principles combined with other methods and creative techniques, focusing on clear, practical conversation and a trusting relationship.

How much experience does he have?

Scott has three years of counselling experience working with people in both in-person and remote settings.

What credential and location are on his profile?

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

Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography notes work in both in-person and remote settings; please confirm current session formats before booking.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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

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