Dylan Scott
Summary
Psychotherapist and counsellor with 15 years of experience working in the charity sector, supporting people aged 13 upwards with complex mental health issues, risk and safeguarding. Passionate about creative health and skilled in creative therapeutic interventions. Motivated to deepen relationship with puppets and their role in bringing about social change.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Psychotherapist & counsellor
Dandelion Roots Therapy (self-employed)
Manchester
2025.11 - Current
- Providing mental health support for various issues and presentations, for example anxiety, depression, PTSD.
- Using creative interventions to support clients in making sense of their feelings and experiences.
- Carrying out comprehensive assessments to identify the best therapeutic approach.
Mental Health Practitioner
42nd Street
Manchester
2018.04 - 2025.10
- Supported young people from age 13-25 with their mental health, through talking therapy and using creative interventions.
- Assessed risk and created safety plans accordingly.
- Screened referrals and completed service assessments to evaluate needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible support was in place.
- Maintained confidential records in line with legal requirements.
- Facilitated various mental health support groups, involving creative interventions.
Prison Link Worker
Women MATTA
Manchester
2016.02 - 2018.04
- Supported women from 12 weeks before they were due to be released from prison, creating a release plan to include accommodation, finance, support and reintegration.
- Offered a two-day intensive period of support in the community upon release.
- Facilitated workshops for women with life sentences to support them with their confidence and self-esteem.
Mental Health Recovery Worker
The Richmond Fellowship
Manchester
2013.09 - 2016.02
- Supported the mental health of women with complex mental health issues and survivors of sexual violence.
- Offered practical, emotional and advocacy-based support.
- Held the role of EDI champion.
Education
Level 2 Counselling Concepts -
The Manchester College
Manchester 2013.09 - 2013.12
Level 3 Counselling Skills -
The Manchester College
Manchester 2014.04 - 2015.04
Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling -
The Manchester College
2015.09 - 2017.09
Skills
- Therapeutic relationship cultivation
- Creative therapy methods
- Cultural competence
- Self-reflection
- Active listening and empathy
- Emotional resilience
- Psychological knowledge
Affiliations
- Drama
- Clowning
- Mushrooms and plants
- Animals
- Foraging wild food
- Adventures in my campervan
- Rituals and embodiment practices
- Reading
- Folklore
- Tarot
- Magic
- Social activism
Timeline
Psychotherapist & counsellor
Dandelion Roots Therapy (self-employed)
2025.11 - Current
Mental Health Practitioner
42nd Street
2018.04 - 2025.10
Prison Link Worker
Women MATTA
2016.02 - 2018.04
Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling -
The Manchester College
2015.09 - 2017.09
Level 3 Counselling Skills -
The Manchester College
2014.04 - 2015.04
Mental Health Recovery Worker
The Richmond Fellowship
2013.09 - 2016.02
Level 2 Counselling Concepts -
The Manchester College
2013.09 - 2013.12