- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Life transitions
About David
David Chittenden is an ACA counsellor with 16 years of clinical experience in Australia. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and major life change. He aims to listen first and then shape a plan that fits each person's needs.
David focuses on everyday problems as well as complex ones. He helps with self-esteem, motivation, depression, grief and parenting concerns. His work also includes relationship and intimacy issues, communication problems and compassion fatigue.
He has experience helping people who identify as LGBT and those managing chronic illness, pain or disability. David also sees people affected by trauma, dissociation and co-morbid mental health concerns. He works with topics such as BDSM and kink, blended family issues, fertility and fatherhood concerns.
David uses a range of approaches and adapts them to the person in front of him. He values respect, sensitivity and practical steps that you can apply between sessions. Conversations and goals are tailored to your situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Taking the first step can feel hard. David aims to make that step clearer by explaining options and helping set realistic goals. If you choose to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a suitable time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
David commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then trying practical experiments to change them; it is often useful for anxiety, depression and stress. Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and values, helping people face big life questions and cope with major change. He also uses the Gottman Method when relationship work is needed, which centres on improving communication and rebuilding trust between partners. These approaches are explained in simple terms and applied to everyday problems, not as abstract theory. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals, needs and preferences and collaboratively choose which methods to try. That choice can shift over time as you and he discover what helps most. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer working from a familiar location or who need more flexible scheduling, and the therapist will help arrange a pattern of sessions that fits your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. Relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career concerns are also within his practice.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then tailors a plan to your needs. His style mixes practical strategies with deeper discussion about meaning and relationships.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of experience working with adults across a range of issues. That experience includes working with people who have chronic illness, trauma and complex relationship concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as ACA, which is shown as his credential, and he practises in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.