Meet The Team

Founder & Psychotherapist

Scott Clarkson

I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an EMDR Europe-accredited practitioner, as well as a graduate member of the British Psychological Society.

Since 2010, I have worked in private practice and went on to establish Northwest Psychotherapies Ltd. in 2012. My academic background includes a first-class BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychology from the University of Bolton, a postgraduate diploma in CBT, and I trained as an EMDR therapist with Dr Derek Farrell, a leading expert in the field.

With over 15 years of experience providing evidence-based CBT and EMDR within primary care mental health teams across NHS trusts including Manchester, Tameside & Glossop, Blackpool, Pennine, and Leeds, I have developed a special interest in complex trauma. I have also worked at Royal Oldham Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital, and Stepping Hill Hospital.

In addition to anxiety and mood disorders, I work extensively with childhood and historical trauma and early life adversity, supporting individuals with chronic, severe, and complex psychological disorders.