Katie Scott

Welcome, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. Reaching out for support is not always easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to take these steps. Whether you’re starting to explore options or actively looking for your new therapist, I wish you well on your healing journey, wherever it may lead you. I’m here to offer support you if you’re: - Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or overthinking that interferes with daily life - Carrying the weight of past experiences that still impact your present day - A highly sensitive person (HSP) trying to find balance and ease in a world where you often feel like you don't fit in - Struggling with perfectionism, self-criticism, or a harsh inner voice that leaves you believing that you're not good enough - Navigating the challenges of building a meaningful life in a new country, feeling homesick, disconnected, or unsure where you belong - Wanting to cultivate greater self-compassion, emotional resilience, and a regulated nervous system - Looking to heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself and others in more authentic, values-aligned ways (and looking for a space free from judgement where you can explore what authenticity and values mean to you) I was born and raised in San Francisco, California USA, and have been living in Europe since 2017. Since then I've lived in Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology in the Netherlands and am a registered psychologist with the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP #246167). I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from many cultural backgrounds, and I have lived experience with the unique emotional landscape of living abroad - where questions of belonging, identity, and purpose often arise. My approach is integrative and humanistic, meaning that I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy. Instead, I adapt my approach to meet your needs and goals, drawing from approaches that I have trained in including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic and body-based practices, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. I’m also informed by Polyvagal theory, which helps us understand how the nervous system senses safety and danger, and how this sense ("neuroception") shapes our reactions, relationships, and daily life. In our sessions, you’ll learn practical tools to regulate your nervous system when you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or numb. Together, we’ll explore how to step out of old patterns of self-judgment, reconnect with your body and internal wisdom, and nurture a kinder relationship with yourself. My role is to hold space for your story with compassion and curiosity: to walk alongside you as you rediscover a sense of connection, meaning, and self-trust. As a therapist, I bring not only my professional training but also my lived experience. My own journey has taught me that while healing isn’t always linear, it is always possible. This understanding helps me meet you where you are, without judgment, and support you in finding what works for you. My goal is to create a judgement-free space where you feel seen, understood, and supported: where all parts of your identity and inner world are welcome.