Scott

Scott Buck, MA

Psychotherapist

“You may know that something isn’t working in your relationships, your mood, the way you cope, or how you feel about yourself without knowing exactly how to change it. You may feel stuck in familiar patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or simply tired of trying to figure it out on your own. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I’ll meet you where you are, but I won’t leave you there. Together, we’ll work toward greater understanding, meaningful change, and a way forward that feels right for you.”

About Me

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I support clients navigating relationship and attachment challenges, anxiety, depression, identity and self-esteem, neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, trauma, life transitions, and patterns of coping or relating that may no longer be serving them. I also have experience working with concerns that can feel difficult to talk about or carry shame. You don’t need to filter, soften, or “sanitize” your experience in therapy. My role is to understand what’s happening with curiosity and without judgment, while also being willing to offer honest perspective and thoughtful challenge when it may help. With couples, I work to understand the patterns partners can become caught in including recurring conflict, withdrawal, resentment, emotional distance, and loss of trust, and help them move toward greater understanding, clearer communication, and stronger connection. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology, and I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Ongoing training and professional development remain an important part of my practice.

Approach

I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all. My approach is integrative, relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I draw from attachment-based and emotion-focused approaches, the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and ACT, CBT and DBT-informed strategies, and other approaches depending on your needs and goals. Our work may involve understanding how earlier experiences and relationships continue to shape you, recognizing patterns that keep repeating, developing new ways of responding, or simply making sense of experiences you haven’t had the space to explore before. I see therapy as collaborative and active. I’ll listen carefully and respect your autonomy, while also offering curiosity, honest feedback, and thoughtful challenge. Meeting you where you are doesn’t mean leaving you there. The goal is not simply greater insight, but helping you translate that understanding into meaningful and lasting change.
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Basic Information

Languages:

English

Fees:

Direct payment

Online Only

Services

I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating relationship and attachment concerns, anxiety, depression, identity, neurodivergence, emotional regulation, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, and complex patterns of coping or relating. I also welcome concerns that may feel difficult to discuss openly or carry shame. With couples, I help partners understand patterns of conflict, distance, withdrawal, resentment, or lost trust and work toward greater connection. I currently offer virtual psychotherapy and a free 15-minute consultation. If you’re wondering whether we might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out or book a consultation directly.

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Integrative Psychotherapy

    An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

  • MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Counselling

    Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Stress / 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).

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

  • Self-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.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)

Registration: 10405

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Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

Canadian University (CCPA Accredited)

Year: 2020

The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Integrating Attachment, Differentiation and Neuroscience

The Couples Institute

Year: 2023

Applied Skills for Narrative Practice

Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy

Year: 2024

Developmental Model: Treating High Conflict and Conflict Avoidant Couples

The Couples Institute

Year: 2022

Emotion Focused Therapy: Attachment Science in Practice

Psychwire

Year: 2022

Service Areas

SKB Psychotherapy

Online Only

Ottawa · Vancouver · Toronto

Canada

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