- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Life transitions
About David
David Chittenden is an ACA counsellor with 16 years' experience working in Australia. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict and life changes. He also supports those facing low self-esteem, motivation struggles and issues around intimacy and grief.
David adapts conversations and plans to suit each person. He aims to be respectful and compassionate in sessions. He works with individuals and couples and has experience with people living with disability.
He has a broad interest in sexual diversity and alternative cultures, including BDSM and kink, and can talk through related concerns without judgement. He also supports people facing blended family issues, fatherhood challenges, fertility concerns and divorce or separation.
Other areas David addresses include chronic pain, co-morbidity, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, eating concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue. He is experienced in helping people cope after natural or human-caused disasters.
David uses a range of approaches to suit different needs. Those include cognitive behavioural techniques, existential discussion, elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work, hypnotherapy and Jungian perspectives. He will tailor the way he works to the issue you bring and the pace you prefer.
How his approaches translate to online support
David often uses cognitive behavioural therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; this approach is practical and suits issues like anxiety, low mood and stress. He also draws on existential therapy to help people find meaning and make values-based choices when facing major life changes. These approaches are discussed with clients so the right fit can be found together. He treats choosing the method as a collaborative step, looking at your goals, preferences and what feels most useful in early sessions. If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful for relationship work when participants are in different locations, provided the format suits everyone involved. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt CBT and existential conversations to a remote setting while focusing on practical strategies and real-world change.Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David commonly help with?
He works on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, as well as self-esteem, grief, trauma, intimacy and eating concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is adaptable and conversational. He aims to tailor sessions to practical goals and the person in front of him.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of professional experience working in Australia supporting a wide range of concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients see him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.