Scott Houston
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About me
Hello, I'm Scott. I am a practising Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples across a variety of presentations including anxiety, stress, depression, psychosexual issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQI+ matters. My talking therapy approach offers empathy, understanding, is non judgemental, and is conducted in an environment that is confidential and safe, as we sensitively explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, family history and past traumas or deficits, to make sense of these issues, so that you feel relief from your distress and you once again have greater control of your own life.
I explore how the past might be impacting the present and how current issues in your private or working life may be causing you difficulties or distress. I work relationally, placing you - the client - at the heart of the process, and it is this dual relationship that can work as a transformative force for change, growth and healing.
The therapeutic relationship that you and I create, together, can be a source of support and comfort, while providing a place in which to make sense of these issues, challenge perceptions, and highlight unhelpful behavioural and thought patterns, so that you can learn new ways of relating and ultimately be your authentic self to enjoy living again.
Training, qualifications & experience
- In Practice for 10 Years
- MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Graduated 2020
- Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Graduated 2020
- Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, Graduated 2023
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Men's issues
- Chemsex
- LGBTQI+ matters
- I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial online session
Additional information
Individual Sessions £80 for 50 minutes
Couple Sessions £120 for 60 minutes.
When I work
Weekdays and evenings.
Possibility of weekend work, by prior arrangement.
Further information
I specialise in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy: which is a branch of psychotherapy that deals with all issues regarding sex, sexuality and relationships. Some sexual dysfunctions may be due to psychological problems, others are due to emotional difficulties.
Areas covered by PRT include rapid/delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia, vaginismus, ED, painful sex, lack of desire, & relationship issues etc.
I work in a diversity-affirmative way with people from different backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
