Scott Heathcote

Scott is a Registered Provisional Psychologist based on Treaty 7 land in Canmore, offering his services online across Alberta. His practice is dedicated to helping clients gain insight into themselves and helping them find hope and direction in life.

Therapeutic Approach

Scott emphasizes the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and logotherapeutic approaches to work through primary issues. Scott describes himself as an honest and direct communicator, and believes the skills you learn will prepare you for future challenges and help prevent relapse. By focusing on what gives your life meaning, you can discover your capacity to overcome the worst life can throw at you.

His clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, feelings of directionlessness or stagnation, retirement, work-related stress for first responders and active RCMP, PTSD, addition, panic, and challenges related to men’s mental health on the topics of fatherhood, masculinity, responsibility and purpose. Scott practices with a deep respect for cultural diversity and is committed to inclusivity in his work with clients from diverse backgrounds and orientations.

Qualifications and Memberships

Scott is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor who has dedicated his career to supporting individuals through various mental health challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Counselling Psychology and recently retired from his previous career as an Advanced Care Paramedic and firefighter.

Working with SCOTT

Engaging with Scott in therapy means directly identifying challenges and developing strategies to overcome them. Scott believes it’s important to be able to track progress to ensure you are moving in the right direction. Scott describes himself as an honest and direct communicator, but also feels that humour is an important part of dealing with difficult situations. Scott believes the goal should be to equip you with a toolbox of skills to move forward with.