Tel: 07568942756
E-Mail: scottbcounselling@gmail.com
Are you feeling worn down trying to hold everything together?
Potentially finding yourself walking on eggshells just to keep the peace while quietly feeling overwhelmed beneath the surface?
You don’t have to navigate this weight on your own.
My name is Scott, and I am a registered BACP Humanistic counsellor based here in Portsmouth. Together, we can create a straightforward, confidential space, allowing you to map out the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, take the pressure off, and help you find your footing again.
I have worked with a number of issues and can provide a space for you to be able to find yourself, as we explore your world together.
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
I am a BACP-registered Humanistic counsellor, qualified through the University of Chichester.
My foundation is rooted in over a decade of care and public-facing work here in Portsmouth, which taught me the vital importance of creating a space where people can feel genuinely heard and supported.
In our work together, I combine that grounded environment with a focused, perceptive approach to human behaviour.
Rather than just talking in circles, we look closely at the underlying psychological patterns, relationship dynamics, and subtle behaviours that might be keeping you stuck—giving you the 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
Our initial session is very similar to our regular therapy sessions, with the main goal being to see if we feel like the right match to work together.
We will start with a brief, 5-minute chat to handle some essential paperwork. During this time, I will gently ask what has brought you to counselling and explain how my practice works, ensuring you feel completely safe and informed from day one.
Together, we will then explore any goals you might have and get a rough idea of what our journey could look like. We will also look over a simple counselling contract to establish our working relationship, ensuring everything proceeds entirely at your pace and with your complete agency.
Location
My face to face sessions are held at the Therapy Rooms, in Bransbury Park. Please note that I will only be able to see people by appointment only. Because I am frequently in session with clients, I cannot always answer spontaneous phone calls. For the fastest response, please drop me a text or email, and I will personally get back to you within 48 hours.
If you have an appointment, feel free to use the map below for directions.
Address: Bransbury Park Consulting Rooms, Eastney, Portsmouth, PO4 9SU
(Appointment Only)
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 within our counselling sessions is held under strict BACP rules of confidentiality. My practice is fully committed to creating a private, reliable, and secure space where you can speak openly and honestly without judgment.
Like all professional therapies, there are a few standard legal limits to confidentiality regarding serious harm and safety. We will look over a simple counselling contract during our first session to establish our working relationship, and a full breakdown of these protective exceptions can be viewed at any time on my legal section.
Legal Information
Note taking and GDPR
Following each session I will record brief and factual notes of what was discussed during our session.
The notes will be anonymised and securely filed. The only people who will see these notes are myself, my supervisor and yourself if you wish.
The notes will also be destroyed after 7 years or anytime at your request in accordance with GDPR.
Confidentiality Clauses
Everything discussed within counselling sessions is held under BACP rules of confidentiality.
The only instances where there would be a legal obligation to break confidentiality are disclosures regarding:
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Harm to Self or Others
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A breach of the Child Protection Act 1989
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Money Laundering
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Terrorism
My practice complies with the BACP Code of Ethics.
Cancelation policy
Cancelation/Non-Attendance Policy – 48 hours notice
Please let me know 48 hours in advance if you are unable to attend your session.
Unless there is sufficient notice (48 hours minimum) with the exception of illness or an emergency occurring, the missed session will be fully chargeable and will count as one of the agreed sessions available.
Professional Boundaries and Contact Numbers
To maintain our working relationship and get the most out of our sessions, we cannot have any social contact outside of pre-booked sessions. However, if you are in need of support outside of our sessions then please feel free to contact one of these numbers:
If in crisis call: 111
The Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
If local to Portsmouth Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital A&E
Or in extreme or immediate emergency circumstances: call 999