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David Mattis, NCPS

Credentials: NCPS
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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David Mattis offers calm, practical support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression and big life changes. He aims to make the first steps feel straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a comfortable pace.

He works collaboratively, helping people talk through painful memories, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, or the day-to-day strain of caregiving and long-term illness. His approach emphasises empathy and respect so people feel heard and understood from the start.

Background and approach

David blends different methods to match what a person needs. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to build trust and help people lead the discussion. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when attachment wounds and abandonment issues make relationships painful. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits such as problematic drinking or substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when someone prefers short-term, goal-oriented work.

He has ten years' experience and holds NCPS credentialing, listed as NCPS. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in the United Kingdom and internationally. David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then books sessions according to availability. The emphasis is on practical steps, steady progress and tailoring the work to each person's goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a trusting relationship. The counsellor follows the person's lead, reflects what is said and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for building safety and working through low self-esteem or emotional pain.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It involves spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and practising different ways of responding. CBT often helps with anxiety, stress and low mood by giving clear tools to try between sessions.

David sees finding the right approach as a collaborative task. He will discuss options and tailor methods to fit a person's goals, preferences and current situation. The aim is to agree together on a plan that feels doable and focused on meaningful change.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls recreate face-to-face work, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for day-to-day schedules and different communication styles, while allowing the same therapeutic approaches to be used effectively online.

What issues does David specialise in?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. He also focuses on related concerns such as addiction, chronic illness, caregiver stress and men's issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He adopts a collaborative, person-focused style that values empathy and respect. Therapy can be short-term and solution-focused or longer-term depending on the person's needs.

How much experience does he have?

David has ten years of experience working in counselling and therapeutic roles. That experience informs his flexible use of different approaches.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is listed with NCPS, shown as NCPS, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I start counselling with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

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David Mattis, NCPS

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety