- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural tools
- Emotionally-Focused work
About David
David Mattis is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. He also helps people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction, fatherhood concerns and guilt and shame.
David approaches counselling as a collaborative process. He aims to build a trusting relationship and works at a pace set by the client. Sessions are intended as a place to talk about worries, upsetting memories or things that feel hard to say out loud.
He describes himself as an integrative counsellor who draws on several ways of working. This can include client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thoughts and behaviours, and emotionally-focused ideas to better understand feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps may be used where helpful.
In practice David focuses on practical conversations. He helps people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and set manageable steps forward. He aims for clarity about goals and regular review of progress during the work.
Sessions can also address deeper material such as past attachment wounds or family conflict that leave a person feeling guilty or ashamed. He encourages openness about those topics and supports people in naming the feelings beneath them.
How his approaches guide online work
David draws on client-centred counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred work means listening closely to what matters to the person and shaping the conversation around their concerns. Cognitive behavioural techniques involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress.He also uses emotionally-focused ideas to help people understand patterns in their relationships and the feelings that drive them. That approach can be useful when guilt, shame or attachment wounds keep repeating in current relationships. These methods aim to make difficult emotions easier to name and discuss together.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. David will discuss options with the client and agree what to try first, then adapt the plan as needs and goals become clearer. This is a collaborative process that checks in on progress and changes direction when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and letting people join from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals often use these benefits to help therapy fit around work, caregiving and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, addiction, chronic illness, fatherhood issues and relationship concerns.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural and emotionally-focused work to help people name and make sense of those feelings. The aim is to look at the thoughts and emotions that keep the feeling active and try practical steps to reduce their hold.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of counselling experience working with adults on issues such as anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and substance misuse.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements when you start the process.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on your location and chosen plan.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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