Katie Scott, MA
Counselling Psychologist
“Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns that hold you back from the life you want? As an integrative humanistic counselor, I want to work with you to help you find peace & build resilience. I offer online therapy in English, flexible scheduling, and a limited number of sliding scale spots.”
About me
Approach
Welcome, and thank you for taking a look at my profile here. I appreciate you taking the time and energy towards seeking support, and I wish you well on your healing journey.
I'm here to support you if you're:
- Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety that interferes with your daily life
- Carrying the weight of past trauma that affects your present
- Struggling as a highly sensitive person in a world that often feels too intense
- Navigating the challenges of living abroad or building a life in a new country
- Seeking more self-compassion and gentler ways to relate to yourself
- Otherwise looking to heal, grow, and thrive in this wild world
I was born and raised in San Francisco, California and earned my Master of Arts in counseling psychology in the Netherlands (NIP #246167) after having lived in Europe for several years. My own journey with anxiety, trauma, and life as a highly sensitive person has taught me firsthand that while healing isn't always linear, it is always possible. I bring both professional training and lived experience to our work together, which helps me connect with your experiences with genuine empathy and curiosity.
Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.
Services
Services Offered:
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTIndividual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual TherapyOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyHumanistic Therapy
A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.
Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
Learn more about Online CounsellingSomatic Therapy
A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma CounsellingWellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Works With:
- Adults
- Elderly
- Individuals
Area of expertise
Scope of Practice:
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about AnxietyGrief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
Learn more about Grief & LossBody Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
Learn more about Body ImagePTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Learn more about PTSDSelf-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemStress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutChronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Learn more about Chronic IllnessDepression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
Learn more about DepressionTrauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about TraumaOCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
Learn more about OCD
Professional Title:
Counseling Psychologist
A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.
Credentials
Registrations
Psychologist
Qualifications
Webster University, Leiden Campus
