David Mayes, BACP
David Mayes is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +13 more
About David
David Mayes is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. He works in a warm, approachable way so people feel comfortable talking about difficult topics. David uses a human-centred style that aims to make conversations feel straightforward and respectful.
He has helped people struggling with depression, anxiety and stress, and with addictions and substance misuse. He has also supported those facing bereavement, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns.
Background and approach
David is open to discussing sexuality and alternative sex culture matters without judgement. David has worked in a variety of settings, including national health services and forensic contexts, as well as online and by phone. This breadth of experience means he is used to short-term and longer-term work.
He also has experience with cultural and identity issues, particularly relating to Chinese and South East Asian backgrounds. In sessions he aims to be genuine, polite and empathic. He listens closely and encourages people to talk at their own pace.
Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on practical ways to cope with everyday problems. People come to him for help with a wide range of issues such as self-esteem, career pressures, parenting stress, chronic illness, and coping with life changes. He works collaboratively to identify next steps and to build practical skills that fit each person’s life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381621 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
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Online support
David uses a conversational, empathic style that aims to put people at ease even when meeting online. Part of the work is trying different ways of communicating to see what fits - some people prefer speaking by video, others find messaging easier for short check-ins. He will discuss goals and methods together and adjust the way you work based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer practical benefits such as fitting therapy into a busy week, avoiding travel, and choosing formats that suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be quicker to arrange, while live chat and text-based messaging can be better for brief updates or when someone prefers typing. These options give flexibility and make it simpler to keep regular contact with a therapist.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is human-centred, warm and approachable. He listens carefully and supports people to talk through issues at their own pace.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has eight years of experience across NHS, IAPT and forensic settings, and has provided both short-term and longer-term therapy.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and he has experience working with both domestic and international people online and by phone.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
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