David Mattis, NCPS

David Mattis is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings ten years of professional experience to his work. He prioritizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship, creating a calm and approachable space where people can explore difficult feelings at their own pace. David practices with empathy, respect, and congruence, and aims to earn the trust of each client so the therapy process feels meaningful and constructive.

Working collaboratively, he adapts methods to suit individual needs, drawing on approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. This flexibility allows him to support people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and challenges associated with life transitions. He also works with issues including abandonment and attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, substance and alcohol problems, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

David offers a nonjudgmental environment where clients can address topics they may have avoided or find hard to speak about. He emphasizes practical progress alongside personal insight, helping clients regain a sense of direction and control. He holds the NCPS credential and accepts international clients, offering sessions that suit varied schedules and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with David Mattis

David brings together proven therapeutic methods to support clients in an online format. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional acceptance, helping people build self-awareness and confidence while navigating life changes and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and processing emotional experiences and attachment patterns, which can be particularly helpful for trauma, relationship difficulties, and feelings of abandonment.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. David works with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and needs, and tailors the therapeutic plan accordingly. That collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable over time.

Online therapy with David is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and time zones. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and access licensed professionals regardless of location.