David Mattis, NCPS

David Mattis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or big life changes. He aims to make sessions calm and straightforward so people can talk about what matters without hurry. David works in a collaborative way and helps each person set the pace for the work ahead.

David uses a range of approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws on Client-Centred principles to listen without judgement and to build a trusting relationship. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques when they suit the goal of the session.

With ten years of experience, David has helped people with trauma, depression, substance concerns and persistent worries. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver strain, chronic illness and questions about life purpose. Practical matters such as communication problems, fatherhood issues and hospice or end-of-life concerns are also within his focus.

Sessions can be short-term for a clear problem or longer-term when deeper issues need more time. David balances empathy and direct work so people can both feel heard and try new ways of coping. He encourages honest feedback and adapts his approach as progress unfolds.

David is based in the United Kingdom and offers help in English. He accepts international clients and works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist aims to reflect what a person says and help them feel understood, which can be useful for low self-esteem, grief or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people try small experiments or practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name strong emotions and learn new ways to respond to them, which can be helpful when trauma or attachment issues are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or people need a shorter check-in, live chat supports quick written exchanges, and text-based messaging lets people reflect and write between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, while keeping continuity of contact with registered or accredited professionals.