- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- CBT and existential work
About David
David Chittenden is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 16 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships and family problems. He also supports people facing anger, grief, major life changes and confidence issues.
David sees individuals and couples and has worked alongside people with disabilities. He describes practical conversations that aim to clarify what is causing repeated upset and what small changes might ease daily strain. Sessions focus on clear steps rather than abstract theory.
His background includes a range of therapeutic approaches. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems active. He also uses existential ideas to help people make sense of big life shifts and choices.
David integrates models that look at relationship habits when that is relevant. That includes approaches that target communication and recurring conflict. He also offers hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas where those fit a client’s goals.
People come to him for help with work stress, parenting strain, anger that affects close relationships, and rebuilding confidence after loss or trauma. He aims to map out clear goals and practical skills so clients can test changes between sessions. The practice asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
David uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and existential therapy often in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting and testing the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems active, which helps with anxiety, anger and low mood. Existential therapy talks about meaning, responsibility and choices when people face major life changes or feel stuck.Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest methods that suit those aims. That collaborative decision helps prioritise skills-based work or deeper reflective work depending on what the client wants.
The site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Session formats are not listed here, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work or family commitments are easier to manage.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, anger, grief, self-esteem and life changes.
How would you describe his style?
He uses practical conversations that identify patterns and develop clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
David has 16 years of professional experience working with a broad range of issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.