Counsellor profile
David Mattis, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and depression
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About David
Counsellor David Mattis is a UK practitioner registered with NCPS with ten years' experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also works on issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver strain, chronic illness and addiction. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
David uses a collaborative, client-centred way of working. He aims to build trust and transparency so people can be honest about difficult experiences. Sessions move at the client's pace and can be short term or longer term depending on needs.
His approach draws on a mix of methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. He can also use broader person-centred and psychodynamic ideas where helpful. That mix lets him focus on current problems, patterns from the past and practical steps forward.
In a session David will listen, reflect and help people identify patterns that get in the way. He offers practical strategies for managing anxiety and low mood alongside space to talk about trauma, loss or relationship strain. He will discuss options and goals with each person and agree a plan together.
People who want straightforward, conversational counselling may find his style suits them. He asks new clients to use the site's matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment to begin the process.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
David uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on the person's own perspective. This approach involves listening, reflecting and helping someone express what matters to them. It can help with low self-esteem, loss and feeling stuck.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT gives clear steps and exercises to reduce anxiety and depression and to manage day-to-day symptoms.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then agree which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.
If you are considering online counselling, please check which session formats are currently offered before booking. The profile does not list specific formats, so confirm whether sessions are by video, phone or other means. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to make sessions more practical for day-to-day life.
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?
David helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also works on related issues such as addiction, chronic illness, attachment concerns and fatherhood issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He works collaboratively and uses a client-centred stance, combining conversational listening with practical techniques. He draws on CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and solution-focused ideas to address feelings and patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years' experience as a counsellor. That experience covers a range of emotional and relationship difficulties listed in his profile.
Which professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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