- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About David
David Mattis NCPS is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and the challenges of life change. He also gives attention to related issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, chronic illness and problems with alcohol or drugs.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person. David aims to build a straightforward, respectful working relationship so people can talk about what matters to them. He says he draws on different ways of working to suit each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.
In practice he uses client-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and emotionally-focused work. That means conversations that notice patterns of thought and feeling, while also paying attention to how relationships and emotions shape experience. He may also use solution-focused and motivational techniques for clearer steps forward.
People bring a wide range of concerns, from loneliness and communication problems to grief, fatherhood matters and questions about life purpose. David says he can help with practical coping strategies as well as looking at emotional patterns that keep problems repeating.
Sessions are described as collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to follow the site's process to match and book a first session.
How David’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person as they describe their concerns. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and be heard without pressure. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviours and aims to find practical steps to reduce distress or unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotional responses and relationship patterns, helping people understand and name feelings that are causing difficulty.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether more CBT-style tasks, emotionally-focused conversations, or client-centred reflection suits the person's goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support people who live outside the therapist's immediate area, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques such as CBT worksheets, emotion-focused exercises and motivational discussions to work in remote sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does David commonly work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as addiction and isolation.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He describes a collaborative, person-led style that mixes client-centred listening with practical methods from CBT and emotionally-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the credential NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.