David Scoble, AASW

David Scoble is an AASW counsellor practising in Australia with three decades of experience. He works in a person-centred, affirming way and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity and exploration.

David believes clients are the experts in their own lives. Sessions aim to uncover strengths and build practical steps toward resilience. He brings a calm presence and encourages stillness as a way to notice unhelpful patterns of thinking.

His style blends evidence-based approaches with compassionate listening. Techniques are drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness, matched to each person's needs. Motivational interviewing and narrative methods also appear where they fit the work.

Across his career David has supported people with addiction, ADHD, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and career concerns. He also works with those coping with compassion fatigue, parenting strains and complex family histories.

David has additional experience in ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and diverse sexual cultures, including BDSM and kink. He also assists with matters such as gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS and intellectual disability where relevant.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and supporting the person's own insights, which is useful for identity, relationship and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for managing symptoms like worry and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. David will discuss different methods and help decide what fits a person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, with techniques adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person meeting isn't possible. It also makes access possible for people living far from metropolitan services. Ask about available formats when arranging an appointment to match the sessions to everyday routines.