David Mattis, NCPS
10 years in practice
David Mattis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self‑esteem and life changes.
License and registration
- NCPS
- NCS21-02095 · expires March 2026
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About David
David Mattis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self‑esteem and life changes. He draws on ten years of practice and uses a calm, down‑to‑earth style to make conversations feel straightforward. David holds an NCPS credential and prefers to work at a pace set by the client.
He focuses on building a trusting relationship first. Sessions are collaborative and shaped by what the person wants to address.
Background and approach
David uses empathy and respect to create room for difficult feelings and honest talk. His approach is flexible and tailored to each person. He draws on Emotionally‑Focused Therapy to look at feelings and attachment patterns, and on Client‑Centred methods to follow the client’s lead.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviours. David also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication problems, addiction, loneliness, grief and fatherhood concerns. He aims to help people make sense of their experience and find practical ways to feel steadier.
Sessions can be short‑term problem solving or longer work for deeper change. Conversations may include looking at emotions, practising new ways of thinking, and setting small goals to try between sessions. People can expect clear, plain language and a focus on what matters now.
David encourages openness and works to earn trust so clients can explore painful topics at their own pace.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches David names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How these approaches work online
Emotionally‑Focused Therapy helps people look at their emotional responses and how these shape relationships and personal patterns. Online sessions can use EFT to help identify core feelings and try new emotional responses in real time. Client‑Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead; online formats let the counsellor mirror concerns and encourage exploration at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy targets clear links between thoughts, feelings and actions and often includes short exercises to do between sessions to test new ways of thinking and behaving.The choice of approach is part of the work. David will discuss goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods that fits each person. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses, with regular check‑ins about how things are going.
Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check‑in is needed, and live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer writing or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and travel, while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues can be brought to sessions?
David supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self‑esteem and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, addiction, chronic illness, loneliness and grief.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and person centred, with an emphasis on building trust. Sessions mix emotional work with practical strategies to manage thoughts and behaviour.
What is his professional background?
David has ten years of experience as a counsellor. He draws on several approaches, and aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds an NCPS credential as shown in his profile.
Can people who live outside the UK work with him?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and he runs online formats that suit different time zones.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text‑based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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