David Mattis

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and EFT

About David

David Mattis helps people work on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He works in a collaborative, person-centred way and adapts sessions to the individual's pace. David is registered with NCPS and has 10 years' experience.

David prefers to build a clear and trustworthy relationship before moving into deeper material. He explains things plainly and works together with clients on goals and next steps. Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer-term work depending on what the person wants.

His background includes a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on client-centred practice, cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally-focused techniques, among others, to respond to what helps each person most. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ways of working when appropriate.

David commonly helps people dealing with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, substance misuse and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He also supports people facing fatherhood issues, grief and end-of-life concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are conducted in English and David accepts international clients. He aims to be transparent about the work, explaining methods and expected steps so people understand what happens in sessions before they commit.

How David works online with therapies that suit you

David draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on the relationship and on listening closely to what matters to the person, helping them to set the pace and topics of work. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical ways to change patterns that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped before, and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on emotional processing, practical skills, motivation or quick solutions.

The original biography does not list which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person's routine. Discuss format and timing when booking to ensure sessions fit everyday life.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He helps people with anxiety using approaches that target thoughts, feelings and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses an integrative style combining client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and emotionally-focused techniques, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years' experience working with people on a range of concerns including depression, trauma and self-esteem.

Is he professionally registered and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.