BACP
David Mayes, BACP
Therapist in the UK
David is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 8+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Addictions, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy
● Accepting new clients
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About David
David Mayes begins from a straightforward place: he is a counsellor with eight years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He offers calm, approachable support for people facing things like anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. He keeps language simple and aims to make early conversations feel manageable.
He has experience working in a range of settings including NHS services and prison work, and has supported both domestic and international clients by phone and online. That varied background informs his practical understanding of different pressures people face.
David works in a human-centred way, often described as Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the person's pace. Sessions centre on what the client wants to change, and he adapts to each person's needs rather than using a fixed script.
He helps people address relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to identity or culture. He is also experienced supporting those with ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver strain and concerns around kink and alternative sexual cultures.
In the room he aims to be open, polite and non-judgemental. Conversations are designed to help people feel heard and to discover practical steps forward. He believes small, steady changes add up to lasting difference.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule. David welcomes questions about how his way of working could suit an individual's situation.
He has experience working in a range of settings including NHS services and prison work, and has supported both domestic and international clients by phone and online. That varied background informs his practical understanding of different pressures people face.
David works in a human-centred way, often described as Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and following the person's pace. Sessions centre on what the client wants to change, and he adapts to each person's needs rather than using a fixed script.
He helps people address relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges linked to identity or culture. He is also experienced supporting those with ADHD, chronic illness, caregiver strain and concerns around kink and alternative sexual cultures.
In the room he aims to be open, polite and non-judgemental. Conversations are designed to help people feel heard and to discover practical steps forward. He believes small, steady changes add up to lasting difference.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that fit their schedule. David welcomes questions about how his way of working could suit an individual's situation.
Areas of expertise
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesStress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issues
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Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issues
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Body imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How Client-Centred Work Adapts to Online Therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places listening and the person's own goals at the heart of sessions. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance, helping people clarify what matters and make practical changes. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and grief, where being heard helps untangle feelings.David's human-centred way of working means he will collaborate with each person to find what fits best. He explains approaches, checks in about what helps, and adapts plans as goals evolve. Finding the right method is a shared process rather than a fixed offer.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit in-depth conversation and visual contact, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging is helpful for ongoing brief support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and let people choose the format that feels most practical for them.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does David focus on?
He supports people with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and stress, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a Client-Centred Therapy style, offering a warm, non-judgemental space and following the client's pace and priorities.
What is his experience and background?
He has eight years' experience and has worked in NHS services and in a prison setting, as well as offering online and telephone sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.