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David Mattis

David Mattis

NCPS

United Kingdom

Practical, empathetic counselling for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-02095
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Integrative approach
    • Ten years experience

    About David

    David Mattis offers calm, straightforward support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression and changes that feel overwhelming. He writes in a warm, steady way that helps people decide if counselling is the right next step. David aims to build trust and a clear working relationship so clients can talk openly at their own pace.

    He draws on ten years of clinical experience and works from an integrative stance. That means he combines different methods to match what each person needs. Motivational Interviewing appears among the approaches he uses to help people find their own reasons to change.

    In sessions he emphasises empathy, respect and being genuine. Conversations are collaborative and paced to how comfortable a person feels. The focus can be short-term problem solving or longer work on deeper patterns depending on what someone wants.

    David helps with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction and chronic illness, along with relationship and communication difficulties. He also supports people dealing with guilt, loneliness, fatherhood issues and end-of-life matters.

    He holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are welcomed. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options using the site’s steps to start therapy.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

    David commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their reasons for change and build motivation in a gentle way. This approach is useful for habits, addiction-related concerns and making life adjustments. He also uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on listening, empathy and meeting the person where they are; this helps when someone needs a space to feel heard and to make sense of difficult emotions.

    He also integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and introduces practical exercises for managing symptoms like anxiety or low mood. These methods can be combined depending on whether someone wants focused short-term work or a longer exploration of patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the counsellor will help decide what best fits the client’s goals and preferences in conversation and review this as therapy proceeds.

    The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make regular appointments easier to keep. Some formats require less bandwidth or can be shorter check-ins, which can help when time is limited. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking to know what will suit your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    United Kingdom

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    He supports people coping with stress, anxiety and depression as well as trauma and abuse. Other areas include self-esteem, addiction, chronic illness, relationship communication and life changes.

    What is his general approach in sessions?

    Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client. He draws on client-centred skills alongside goal-focused techniques to help people talk things through and try new ways of coping.

    How much experience does this counsellor have?

    He has ten years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical difficulties.

    What credential does he hold and where is he based?

    He holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?

    Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.

    Which session formats are used?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

    How are sessions charged?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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