David Scoble, AASW
30 years in practice
David Scoble is an AASW counsellor who uses a systemic approach to help people untangle patterns in their lives.
License and registration
- AASW
- 665929 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About David
David Scoble is an AASW counsellor who uses a systemic approach to help people untangle patterns in their lives. He combines that perspective with practical methods to address stress, anxiety, trauma and questions around identity. He writes plainly and listens closely so concerns can be named and worked on together.
With 30 years of experience, David draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small, achievable steps.
Background and approach
He aims to build resilience through clear techniques and steady support. Many people contact him about mood changes, grief, sleep problems, addiction or struggling with intimacy. He also supports people facing parenting strains, career pressure, compassion fatigue and identity-related questions such as gender or sexual orientation.
Practical coping strategies are taught alongside space to make sense of painful events. David works with issues such as ADHD, anger, low self-esteem and communication problems. He also has experience with ageing and geriatric issues, autism and intellectual disability.
This breadth makes it easier to draw on many perspectives when a single problem has several causes. Sessions are offered in English and provided online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. The first steps are straightforward - a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling a time that fits the person.
David aims for a calm, respectful way of working that keeps the focus on the client’s goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything David lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches David names
- Systemic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Systemic and acceptance-based approaches for online care
David blends a systemic perspective with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred practice. Systemic work looks at patterns between thoughts, behaviours and relationships to see how they keep problems going, which helps when anxiety or family history feel interconnected. ACT focuses on values and small, workable steps to live a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts, and it is often helpful for stress, depression and coping with change. Client-Centred work offers a non-judgemental listening space where people can be heard and feel supported while they decide what changes to make.Finding the best approach is a joint process. David will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they will choose methods and adjust them as needed rather than sticking to a rigid plan.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls work well for deeper conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and text messaging works for ongoing notes or brief support. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still working on meaningful change.
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Questions people ask
What issues does this counsellor help with?
David supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief and sleep problems, plus intimacy and relationship concerns. He also works with identity matters such as LGBT and gender dysphoria.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a systemic lens alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred methods. Sessions aim to name patterns, set clear goals and practice small changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience across diverse therapeutic settings. That background informs practical, grounded support for a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers as AASW and practises from Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time; services are provided to people in Australia.
How are sessions delivered and what formats are available?
David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as a short check-in or a longer conversation on camera.
How do costs and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time.
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