- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centred work
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About David
David Mattis is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with major life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and issues around fatherhood and men's mental health.
David takes a collaborative approach. He aims to build a clear, direct relationship so clients can talk at a pace that feels workable. Sessions focus on practical conversation about feelings, patterns and choices rather than jargon or long lectures.
He draws on several methods including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That range lets him switch between reflecting what a person is feeling, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and trying small experiments to shift everyday behaviour.
People see him for both shorter-term problem solving and longer work where deeper issues come up. Common topics include addiction, communication problems, guilt and shame, infidelity, loneliness and life purpose. He also supports those facing hospice, end-of-life concerns and chronic health challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. He asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange a first session and to pick the session pattern that fits their life. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on helping people name and make sense of strong emotions and attachment patterns. It is often used when people notice repeated emotional reactions or relationship patterns they want to change. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflecting what someone is feeling so they can find their own direction and clarity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviour, and uses practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss what feels most useful based on a person’s goals and preferences, and adapt methods over time if something is not working. The aim is to find ways of working that feel helpful rather than fixed rules.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions to work through more complex material. A clear conversation about scheduling and the practicalities will help match sessions to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as addiction, communication problems and isolation.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He aims to build a clear working relationship and to help clients talk through feelings and patterns at a manageable pace.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.