A grounded, confidential space to find your footing again.
Navigating daily anxiety, occupational burnout, or complex relationship dynamics can leave you feeling constantly exhausted and stuck in loops of worry.
My name is Scott. I am a BACP registered humanistic counsellor based in Portsmouth, working with adults face-to-face and online across the UK.
I offer a straightforward, confidential space where we can map out the patterns keeping you stuck, take the pressure off, and help you regain your clarity—entirely at your pace.
Or send a quick text or WhatsApp message to 07568 942 756 to check availability.
How I can help
Experience & Areas of Support
Common areas I have worked with as a professional BACP registered counsellor include:
Anxiety and Personal Struggles
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma & PTSD
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Panic & Agoraphobia
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Social Anxiety
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Low Self Esteem
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Self Confidence
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Feelings of Sadness
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Insomnia
Relationships & Family Dynamics
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Relationship Issues
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Family Conflicts
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Break Ups & Separations
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Communication Breakdown
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Trust Issues
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Affairs
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Bullying
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Loneliness
Life Transitions & Stress
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Work Related Stress
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Life Changes & Dilemmas
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Bereavement
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Loss
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University Pressures
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Relocation
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Sexuality
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Identity
Complex Behaviours
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Addiction
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ADHD Management
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Self-Harm Support
About Me
Down-to-earth therapy built on trust, clarity, and real-world understanding.
I am a BACP registered humanistic counsellor, holding a Level 4 Diploma from the University of Chichester.
My foundation in mental health support is rooted in over a decade of care and public-facing work here in Portsmouth.
That experience taught me the vital importance of creating a space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment, pressure, or being told how to live your life.
How We Work Together
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Collaborative & Active: Rather than sitting in passive silence or offering rigid advice, I offer an active, down-to-earth partnership moving entirely at your pace.
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Spotting Underlying Patterns: My role is to listen deeply and reflect back gentle, professional observations—helping you identify recurring relationship dynamics, workplace stress loops, and subtle coping mechanisms.
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Focus on Real-World Impact: We pay close attention to how your environment, work, and personal history affect your day-to-day mental health, giving you the practical clarity needed to regain your footing and move forward.
Counselling Sessions
My practice offers sessions both face to face and remotely via phone or video chat.
Each session will last for up to 50 minutes and cost between £50 - £55 per session.
Both services provide unique therapeutic experiences and have different benefits:
Face to Face Sessions
A traditional, dedicated space in Portsmouth designed to explore underlying psychological patterns without daily distractions.
Creative Approach: Where appropriate, it can include creative tools, such as sand tray and object therapy, to help express complex feelings when words aren't enough.
Investment: £55 per 50-minute session.
Remote
Sessions
Flexible online and telephone therapy designed to fit seamlessly into your schedule, allowing you to access support from the comfort of your own space.
Flexible & Convenient: Eliminates travel time and offers a supportive environment if visiting a practice in person feels daunting.
Focused Connection: Whether via secure video or phone, sessions maintain the same deep focus on feeling heard and working through underlying patterns.
Investment: £50 per 50-minute session
Our First Session Together
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so there are no surprises or rigid expectations. Our first session is simply a space to see if we feel like the right match to work together.
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A Brief Admin Check (5 mins): We’ll briefly handle some essential paperwork and review a simple counselling contract so you understand confidentiality, boundaries, and how practice works—ensuring you feel safe and informed from day one.
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Exploring What Brought You Here: We’ll gently look at what’s currently going on for you and any goals you might have, getting a rough sense of what our work together could look like.
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Entirely at Your Pace: There is zero pressure to share anything before you are ready. You remain in complete control of what we discuss and how fast we move.
Location & Transport
Face-to-face sessions are held in a quiet, dedicated consulting space in Portsmouth.
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Address: Bransbury Park Consulting Rooms, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9SU (By Appointment Only)
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Accessibility: Fully wheelchair-accessible with ground-floor access.
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Parking & Transit: On street parking available nearby and accessible via local bus routes.
Please Note: Because I am frequently in session with clients, I cannot take spontaneous phone calls. For the fastest response, please send a quick text or email, and I will personally get back to you within 48 hours.
Accessibility
Having spent a lot of time within the care industry, I appreciate the importance of accessibility and how limiting it can be when facilities do not meet requirements.
My practice is held in a wheelchair friendly building with ramps and disabled toilet.
Please see pictures below for reference.
Your Privacy & Safety
Everything we discuss in counselling is strictly confidential and managed in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. My practice is committed to providing a private, secure, and non-judgmental environment where you can speak openly.
Key Safeguards & Principles:
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Strict Confidentiality: Your personal details and session disclosures are stored securely and never shared without your explicit consent.
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Professional Standards: As a BACP-registered practitioner, I adhere to rigorous professional, legal, and ethical guidelines.
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Standard Exceptions: In line with UK law and professional practice, confidentiality is only ever breached under exceptional circumstances regarding serious risk of harm or safety. We will go over this simple agreement together during our first session.
Legal Information
Note Keeping & GDPR
Following each session, I record brief, factual, anonymised notes to support our work together.
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Storage & Privacy: Notes are securely stored in compliance with UK GDPR standards.
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Access: Only I (and occasionally my professional clinical supervisor) have access to these records. You may request to view your notes at any time.
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Retention: In accordance with GDPR guidelines and professional insurance standards, session notes are securely retained for 7 years following the end of therapy, after which they are permanently destroyed.
Confidentiality Exceptions
While counselling is confidential under the BACP Ethical Framework, there are standard legal exceptions where confidentiality may need to be breached:
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Serious risk of significant harm to yourself or others
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Mandatory legal disclosures under UK law (e.g., child protection concerns, terrorism, or money laundering)
We review these standard boundaries together during our initial session so you always have full clarity.
Cancellation & Non-Attendance Policy (48 Hours Notice)
Please provide at least 48 hours' notice if you need to reschedule or cancel a session.
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Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice (outside of sudden emergency or illness) will be charged at the full rate.
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Providing sufficient notice allows me to offer the time slot to another client who may be waiting for support.
Crisis Support & Emergency Contacts
To maintain clear professional boundaries, therapy sessions are held by appointment only, and I am unable to offer ad-hoc crisis support outside pre-booked times.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, acute crisis, or need urgent support outside of our sessions, please contact one of the following services immediately:
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Emergency Services: Call 999 or visit Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA) A&E (Cosham, Portsmouth).
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NHS Mental Health Services: Call 111 (Mental Health Option).
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Samaritans (24/7 Helpline): Call 116 123 (Free & Confidential).
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Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 text support.