I am an experienced Psychotherapist accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society in the UK, and the International Society of Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I specialise in treating trauma (including PTSD/complex PTSD), depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder and OCD. I also work with clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Eating Disorders, complex Grief, and a range of other conditions.
I also have expertise in empowering clients to find fulfilment in life, whether that be in relationships, career, or facing chronic illness or life limiting conditions. Meaning and purpose are vital in helping us reach our full potential and to navigate life's difficulties.
My therapy style is is informal and interactive, and as you would expect, non-judgemental. There can even be laughter in sessions, as I believe that humour is vital in exploring who we are, and what is important in life.
My approach combines Logotherapy & Existential Analysis (talking therapy with a wide-range of applications), and EMDR Therapy (a gold-standard therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but also effective in treating depression, anxiety, etc).
I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique circumstances and your desired outcome. This may change over time and that's why I very much appreciate your feedback throughout, after all good therapy is a partnership.
I know how difficult it can be to reach out to a therapist, but by doing so you are making a positive step towards realising a better future.
If you are ready to reach out, I am here to do everything I can to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS20-02008
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Dr Scott Peddie. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Great Listener, with great advice, who makes it very easy, creating a safe space for you to open up and feel at ease.
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Dr Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Dr Paddie understands that toxic positivity is a big problem. I find that important to know.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Dr Scott for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Dr Scott is terrific. I really appreciate his gentle approach but I don’t find this too informal. I have found our time so useful. I’ve really valued being able to send notes in the form of journals and being able to discuss them later, without having to remember that I have made the notes, even. Dr Scott is an open person who is really dedicated to, and gifted at, his work.
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Dr Scott for 9 months on issues concerning bipolar disorder
Brilliant therapist
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Dr Scott for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Scott is providing me great support to accompany me through the changes I am making in my life. We have very enjoyable conversations and lots of fun while dealing with my big challenges. Thank you so much Scott for your kind and listening ear.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Dr Scott for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I could not recommend Dr Scott enough! Every session has helped me become more confident, hopeful and has changed my outlook on life to a point where I feel ready to take anything on. It was really reassuring to work with someone who has so much experience and insight and his great sense of humour and nonjudgmental attitude made navigating difficult topics a lot easier.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Dr Scott for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and self esteem