David Mattis , NCPS

David Mattis is a counsellor who focuses on people dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and depression. He works with those coping with trauma, life changes and substance misuse. David aims to build a straightforward, trusting relationship so clients feel able to talk and be heard.

He starts by listening carefully to what matters most to each person. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual. David draws on a mix of approaches so the work fits the client's needs rather than forcing one method on everyone.

Over ten years he has worked with concerns such as attachment and abandonment, communication problems, chronic illness and caregiver stress. He also supports clients facing guilt, loneliness, fatherhood questions and end-of-life issues. This gives him a broad view of how life events can affect mood and behaviour.

In practice he uses tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centred and Emotionally-Focused ideas. That means practical steps are balanced with time to process feelings and rebuild relationships with self and others.

Sessions can help people reduce anxiety, cope with grief, change unhelpful patterns, or find clearer life direction. David encourages steady progress and helps clients recognise small changes that matter.

He holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom. Conversations are offered in English and can be carried out through video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and encourages self-directed insight. This approach suits people who need space to be heard and to build trust before trying active techniques.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behaviour and testing small changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression and coping with difficult routines because it offers practical steps to change how someone reacts to stressful situations.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and move through strong feelings and improve how they relate to others. It can support those working through attachment issues, abandonment feelings or relationship pain even when sessions happen online.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences and the problem they want to address. That collaborative planning may blend talking, practical exercises and goal-setting over several sessions.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs and schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth, live chat supports quick check-ins, and text messaging can fit brief daily reflections. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit counselling into busy lives.